Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Galveston, TX
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
Top 0.21%
in Galveston, TX
$10.8M
All-Time Sales
$50K - $740K
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.59%
in Galveston, TX
$33M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $6M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 0.71%
in Galveston, TX
$44M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $1.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.88%
in Galveston, TX
$58M
All-Time Sales
$90K - $1.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.06%
in Galveston, TX
$240K
All-Time Sales
19
Sold in Galveston, TX
Top Agent
(139)
Rene Sorola
Keller Williams Metropolitan - The Rene Sorola Properties Gr
22 Years of experience
130+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.18%
in Galveston, TX
$79.7M
All-Time Sales
$60K - $3.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(18)
April Aberle
RE/MAX Crossroads Realty | Homes for Heroes Affiliate
8 Years of experience
42+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.29%
in Galveston, TX
$6.6M
All-Time Sales
$20K - $850K
Price Range
Top Agent(8)
Michael Flores
Keller Williams Signature | Vantage Real Estate Group
13 Years of experience
39+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.32%
in Galveston, TX
$84.4M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $900K
Price Range
23%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Denise Blackburn
eXp Realty
5 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.5%
in Galveston, TX
$43.4M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.9M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$9.2M
All-Time Sales
$60K - $880K
Price Range
8
Sold in Galveston, TX
Top Agent7
Sold in Galveston, TX
90
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2017
Year Licensed
Top Agent$4.3M
All-Time Sales
$20K - $370K
Price Range
6
Sold in Galveston, TX
Top Agent4
Sold in Galveston, TX
79
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2011
Year Licensed
Top Agent3
Sold in Galveston, TX
171
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2005
Year Licensed
Top Agent(52)
Maggie McFarland
Maggie McFarland & The RE/MAX Pearland HomeTeam
32 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
$138.3M
All-Time Sales
$100K - $1.4M
Price Range
3
Sold in Galveston, TX
Top Agent3
Sold in Galveston, TX
93
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2020
Year Licensed
Top Agent3
Sold in Galveston, TX
41
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2019
Year Licensed
Top AgentTop 1.85%
in Galveston, TX
3
Sold in Galveston, TX
482
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top AgentTop 1.94%
in Galveston, TX
$272.1M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $2.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 2%
in Galveston, TX
$12.7M
All-Time Sales
$80K - $1.2M
Price Range
20%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.12%
in Galveston, TX
1
Sold in Galveston, TX
24
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent575
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2014
Year Licensed
12
Years Experience
Top Agent$40.9M
All-Time Sales
$70K - $920K
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$8.7M
All-Time Sales
$40K - $940K
Price Range
198
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent107
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2015
Year Licensed
11
Years Experience
Galveston Housing Market Trends
Homes in Galveston take a median 92 days to sell, go for 93.9% of asking, prices are down 6.3% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Buyer's market
9.3 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$374,752
median sale price
How fast they sell
92 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
9.3 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Galveston.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Galveston agents whose results fit it.
Galveston agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 29 days, the Galveston market in 92
median sale price in Galveston
Do Top Galveston Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Galveston sell in a median of 29 days, compared with the Galveston market median of 92 days on market.
About 63 days faster (68% quicker than the Galveston market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Galveston agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Galveston market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Galveston?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Galveston sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around February.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
81 days
Typical time on market
94.4%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Galveston, TX 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 Galveston Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows Galveston carrying 1,033 active listings against roughly 113 sales per month, which works out to 9.3 months of supply. That figure alone reframes the market: anything above six months typically signals conditions that favor buyers, and Galveston sits well past that threshold. The supporting indicators point the same direction. Only 3.3% of homes closed over asking, just 12.4% left the market within two weeks, and 41.6% of active listings have already recorded a price reduction. When roughly a quarter of sellers are cutting price, the leverage in most negotiations rests with the buyer.
At the same time, the median sale price moved -6.3% year over year to $374,752, and the sale-to-list ratio holds at 93.90%. Homes are taking longer to transact, with median days on market at 92 and a -10 days change in market time. For a buyer, this combination means room to offer below list, request concessions, and build in inspection and financing contingencies without automatically losing the property. For a seller, it means pricing to the current comparables from the start matters more than ever, since 515 new listings arrive each month competing for a limited pool of 363 pending buyers.
With 3,404 licensed agents working the island, the practical challenge is separating agents who close consistently in this slower market from those who simply hold a license. That is where verified performance data becomes the deciding factor.
What Galveston Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Galveston 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 | $374,752 |
| Down payment (20%) | $74,950 |
| Loan amount | $299,802 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,685 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.28% mortgage rate (as of October 1, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $374,752 median home price with 20% down at 7.28% (as of October 1, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Galveston MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Galveston Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign tells you little about how they perform when a market slows. In Galveston, where 41.6% of listings are already reducing price and homes average 92 on market, the difference between an agent who prices and negotiates from data and one who does not is measured in weeks and dollars. EffectiveAgents analyzed 1,141 transactions across the island to rank 67 agents against verified outcomes. The top-ranked agent, Lisa Carnes of Carnes Realty Team, has closed 164 transactions with $10.8M in all-time sales volume. That transaction depth matters in a market where negotiating leverage sits with buyers, because pricing correctly against 9.3 months of supply requires an agent who has managed deals across zip codes 77550, 77551, and 77554 through both fast and slow conditions. When you review candidates, look past the star rating to the pattern behind it: consistency across many reviews signals repeatable results, not a single fortunate sale.
How We Rank Galveston 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 Galveston 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.
3,404
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
Galveston Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Galveston, TX?
The top-ranked agent in Galveston, TX by verified performance is Lisa Carnes of Carnes Realty Team, with 164 closed transactions and $10.8M in all-time sales volume. Rather than relying on advertising or reputation, EffectiveAgents ranks agents by analyzing 1,141 local transactions and measuring actual outcomes such as sale-to-list ratio and days on market. Of 3,404 licensed agents in the area, only 67 meet the ranking threshold. The right agent for you depends on your neighborhood, price point, and timeline, so compare several verified matches before deciding.
How were these Galveston 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 Galveston?
Our data covers 3,404 real estate agents serving the Galveston area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Galveston market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Galveston mean for sellers?
Galveston's median sale price is $374,752 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 Galveston?
Homes in Galveston currently take a median of 92 to sell, and market time has recorded a -10 days change year over year, so the timeline has lengthened meaningfully. With 9.3 months of supply and 41.6% of listings taking price cuts, correct initial pricing is the single largest factor in how quickly you sell. Condition, location among zip codes like 77550 and 77554, and the strength of your listing agent's marketing also shape the timeline. Well-priced, well-presented homes still move faster than the median, while overpriced listings tend to 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 Galveston 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 Galveston 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 Galveston 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 Galveston realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Galveston 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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