Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Las Cruces, NM
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Top Agent
Top 0.25%
in Las Cruces, NM
$77.1M
All-Time Sales
$80K - $1000K
Price Range
12%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$2.2M
All-Time Sales
387
Sold in Las Cruces, NM
403
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$580K
All-Time Sales
221
Sold in Las Cruces, NM
527
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$11M
All-Time Sales
$50K - $530K
Price Range
180
Sold in Las Cruces, NM
Top AgentTop 1.84%
in Las Cruces, NM
$270K
All-Time Sales
121
Sold in Las Cruces, NM
Top AgentTop 3.69%
in Las Cruces, NM
$7.9M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 5.41%
in Las Cruces, NM
24
Sold in Las Cruces, NM
80
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$100K
All-Time Sales
13
Sold in Las Cruces, NM
245
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent
(66)
Paula Osborne
Reliance Real Estate Group of Alamogordo, LLC
23 Years of experience
36+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.39%
in Las Cruces, NM
$44.9M
All-Time Sales
$50K - $480K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.88%
in Las Cruces, NM
$12.3M
All-Time Sales
$20K - $750K
Price Range
Top Agent$210K
All-Time Sales
4
Sold in Las Cruces, NM
146
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top AgentTop 7.25%
in Las Cruces, NM
$50K
All-Time Sales
3
Sold in Las Cruces, NM
Top Agent(5)
Roseanna Kuhlman
United Country Downtown Real Estate
10 Years of experience
50+ Sales in the last 12 months
$130K
All-Time Sales
454
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2016
Year Licensed
Top Agent115
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2014
Year Licensed
12
Years Experience
Las cruces Housing Market Trends
Homes in Las cruces take a median 45 days to sell, go for 93.26% of asking, prices are up 1.8% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
3.6 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$304,798
median sale price
How fast they sell
45 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
3.6 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Las Cruces.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Las Cruces agents whose results fit it.
Las Cruces agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 24 days, the Las Cruces market in 45
median sale price in Las Cruces
Do Top Las Cruces Agents Sell Faster?
The 14 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Las Cruces sell in a median of 24 days, compared with the Las Cruces market median of 45 days on market.
About 21 days faster (47% quicker than the Las Cruces market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Las Cruces agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Las Cruces market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Las Cruces?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Las Cruces sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in January. To hit that window, plan to list around November.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
January
Best month to sell
61 days
Typical time on market
116.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Las Cruces, NM sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.
What These Numbers Mean for Las Cruces Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above establishes the baseline: a median sale price of $304,798 moving +1.8% year over year, homes averaging 45 days on market, and a sale-to-list ratio of 93.26%. Read together, these indicators point to a market where negotiating leverage has shifted toward buyers, though not decisively. With 3.6 months of supply and 486 active listings against 137 monthly sales, Las Cruces sits closer to balanced conditions than to the seller-dominated market of prior years. The share of listings with price drops, 36.3%, is the clearest signal that initial asking prices are frequently ahead of what the market will pay.
For buyers, this combination creates room to negotiate. A sale-to-list ratio near 93.26% means final prices land below asking on average, and with 36.3% of listings already reduced, waiting for a price adjustment on well-positioned homes is a viable strategy. That said, 24.8% of homes leave the market within two weeks, so correctly priced inventory still moves quickly and demands a prompt, well-structured offer.
For sellers, the 36.3% price-drop rate and the change in market time, a +6 days shift, argue for disciplined pricing from day one. Overpricing invites the reductions that now define a meaningful slice of listings. With 472 new listings and 406 pending sales each month, competition for buyer attention is real. Among the 814 licensed agents in the area, the difference between a data-informed pricing strategy and a hopeful one directly affects both timeline and net proceeds.
What Las Cruces Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Las Cruces goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.
| Median home price | $304,798 |
| Down payment (20%) | $60,960 |
| Loan amount | $243,838 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,255 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.40% mortgage rate (as of October 8, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $304,798 median home price with 20% down at 7.40% (as of October 8, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Las Cruces MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Las Cruces Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives results: verified transaction history and measured negotiation outcomes. In a market where 36.3% of listings see reductions and the sale-to-list ratio sits at 93.26%, the ability to price accurately and negotiate firmly is measurable, not cosmetic. EffectiveAgents analyzed 1,441 annual transactions to rank 31 agents from the broader pool of local licensees. Monica Escamilla at Keller Williams Realty leads that group with 626 closed transactions, experience that spans neighborhoods from Alameda Depot to Las Esperanzas and the residential corridors served by zip codes 88005 and 88011. That volume matters most when leverage is contested: an agent who has negotiated hundreds of closings understands how far below asking a buyer can reasonably push and how to defend a seller's price against the reductions now common across the market. Review patterns reinforce the transaction record, with 73 reviews attached to that history. When evaluating any agent, look for that same alignment between review volume, review consistency, and documented closings rather than reputation alone.
How We Rank Las Cruces Real Estate Agents
Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Las Cruces market today.
Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.
814
agents analyzed
15+
performance signals
$0
paid for placement
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: August 2026
Las Cruces Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Las Cruces, NM?
Based on EffectiveAgents' analysis of 1,441 transactions across Las Cruces, Monica Escamilla at Keller Williams Realty ranks at the top, with 626 closed transactions and 73 client reviews. Rankings are built on verified sales history, negotiation outcomes measured against local sale-to-list data, and review consistency rather than advertising or name recognition. Escamilla is one of 31 ranked agents drawn from 814 licensed agents in the area. The right agent for you depends on your price range and neighborhood, so compare several ranked profiles before deciding.
How were these Las Cruces real estate agents ranked?
Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.
How many real estate agents are in Las Cruces?
Our data covers 814 real estate agents serving the Las Cruces area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Las Cruces market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Las Cruces mean for sellers?
Las Cruces's median sale price is $304,798 as of August 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.
How long does it take to sell a house in Las Cruces?
The median home in Las Cruces sells in about 45 days, though that figure reflects a +6 days change from a year ago, so current conditions favor patience. Timeline depends heavily on pricing: with 36.3% of listings taking reductions, homes priced accurately from the start tend to move fastest, and 24.8% of homes leave the market within two weeks. Condition, location, and photography also affect speed. A well-prepared, correctly priced home in a desirable zip code can close well ahead of the median, while overpriced listings often sit and eventually reduce.
Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?
No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.
Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?
No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.
What commission do Las Cruces realtors charge?
Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.
Should I use a local Las Cruces agent or a national brand?
The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Las Cruces neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.
What questions should I ask a Las Cruces realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Las Cruces in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.
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