Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Katy, TX

EffectiveAgents currently ranks Jay Thieme of ReMax Cinco Ranch among the top performers in Katy, TX, with 948 closed transactions and 104 reviews. Rather than relying on self-reported claims, EffectiveAgents identifies top agents by analyzing verified MLS transaction data across more than fifteen performance signals, including sale-to-list ratios, days on market, and transaction volume. Because the data reflects actual closed sales, the best fit depends on your property type and neighborhood. We recommend comparing the 166 ranked agents to match an agent's verified strengths to your specific goals.

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.

Our data covers 1,651 real estate agents serving the Katy area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Katy market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

Katy's median sale price is $360,000 as of May 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.

The median home in Katy currently takes 38 to go under contract, reflecting a +9 days change in market time compared to last year. Several factors influence your individual timeline, including pricing accuracy, condition, location, and how move-in ready the home is. With 43.6% of listings reducing price, homes priced above market tend to sit longest, while 35.4% of homes left the market within two weeks. Accurate initial pricing and strong presentation are the most reliable ways to shorten time on market.

No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

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.

A local Katy agent typically understands neighborhood-level pricing, buyer demand, and timing nuances that national brand recognition alone cannot provide. With 43.6% of listings cutting price and inventory at 3.4 months of supply, hyperlocal knowledge of zip codes like 77494 and 77449 directly affects pricing and negotiation strategy. Rather than choosing by brand, select using verified data: review an agent's local transaction volume, sale-to-list performance, and recent activity in your specific area. The strongest choice is the agent with measurable results where you are buying or selling.

Ask focused, data-driven questions. First, how many transactions have you closed in Katy in the past year, and in my specific zip code? Second, what is your average sale-to-list ratio, and how does it compare to the market average of 96.21%? Third, given that 43.6% of local listings reduced price, how do you set initial pricing to avoid that? Fourth, can you share recent client references? Their answers reveal whether they negotiate from verified performance or rely on general reputation alone.