Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in La Porte, TX

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    Timothy Goss

    316 Realty Group

    21 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.24%

    in La Porte, TX

    23

    Sold in La Porte, TX

    171

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Teresa Martinez

    Remax Results Realty

    26 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.59%

    in La Porte, TX

    $30K

    All-Time Sales

    5

    Sold in La Porte, TX

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    Crystal Cole

    Coldwell Banker United, Realtors

    26 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.64%

    in La Porte, TX

    $6M

    All-Time Sales

    $70K - $380K

    Price Range

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    Erika Cruz

    RE/MAX 5 Star Realty

    10 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.67%

    in La Porte, TX

    $1.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $60K - $250K

    Price Range

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    Nichelle Richards

    Nan Properties

    10 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.69%

    in La Porte, TX

    $58M

    All-Time Sales

    $90K - $1.1M

    Price Range

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    Janet Davila

    JD Realty Advisors, LLC.

    23 Years of experience

    4+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.99%

    in La Porte, TX

    $340K

    All-Time Sales

    2

    Sold in La Porte, TX

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    Bridget Collins

    RE/MAX Leading Edge

    15 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.99%

    in La Porte, TX

    2

    Sold in La Porte, TX

    79

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Joe Ferrer

    LPT Realty, LLC

    9 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.57%

    in La Porte, TX

    1

    Sold in La Porte, TX

    90

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Rita Jackson

    Encore Feature Properties, LLC

    27 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    225

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    1999

    Year Licensed

    27

    Years Experience

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    Nicole Garner

    Windsor Hill Real Estate Group

    11 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    107

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    2015

    Year Licensed

    11

    Years Experience

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    Tammy Eschberger

    Bates-Brinkley Realty

    28 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $290K

    All-Time Sales

    93

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    1998

    Year Licensed

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    Keli Woolery

    UTR Texas Realtors

    10 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    3

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    2016

    Year Licensed

    10

    Years Experience

    Do Top La Porte Agents Sell Faster?

    The 12 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in La Porte sell in a median of 22 days, compared with the La Porte market median of 37 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents22 days
    La Porte market37 days

    About 15 days faster (41% quicker than the La Porte market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked La Porte agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the La Porte market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in La Porte?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in La Porte sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around April.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    59Jan53Feb47Mar36Apr37May37Jun44Jul44Aug48Sep48Oct58Nov51Dec

    May

    Best month to sell

    37 days

    Typical time on market

    98.3%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of La Porte, 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 La Porte Buyers and Sellers

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a La Porte market where several indicators pull in different directions, and reading them together tells a more useful story than any single figure. The median sale price sits at $279,848, a move of +5.6% year over year, while the median home now takes 37 days to sell after a 0 days change in market time. Months of supply stands at 3.3, which keeps conditions closer to balanced than to a runaway seller's market.

    For buyers, the leverage clues are in the spread. With 32.9% of listings taking a price cut and homes selling at an average 98.69% of list, there is room to negotiate on properties that have been sitting, particularly those already reduced. At the same time, 16.8% of homes still closed over asking and 33.2% went off the market within two weeks, so competitively priced, move-in-ready homes still move quickly. Buyers should be prepared to act decisively on fresh inventory and patiently on aged listings.

    For sellers, the 32.9% price-drop share is the warning sign: overpricing at launch is the fastest way to add weeks to your timeline and trigger a cut anyway. Pricing near recent comps captures the early-buyer momentum reflected in the two-week absorption rate. With 133 active listings competing for 135 monthly pending buyers, positioning matters. La Porte has 3,744 licensed agents, and choosing among them by measured results rather than visibility is where the following analysis can help.

    What La Porte Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in La Porte goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in La Porte
    $85,100
    Median home price$279,848
    Down payment (20%)$55,970
    Loan amount$223,878
    Monthly payment (PITI)$1,986

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.69% mortgage rate (as of August 6, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    La Porte Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 37 days
    Sale-to-List Price 98.69%
    Price Trend (YoY) +5.6%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $1,986
    Principal & Interest
    $1,443
    Property Taxes
    $268
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $279,848 median home price with 20% down at 6.69% (as of August 6, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    La Porte Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $265,008
    Today $279,848
    +5.6%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 0 days
    Today 37 days
    0 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 98.0%
    Today 98.69%
    +0.72%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +5.6%, the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.72%, and time on market registered a 0 days change. Taken together, that combination points to a market where values held their ground while buyers gained a little more time to evaluate, so sellers still benefit from disciplined pricing and buyers have somewhat more breathing room to negotiate than they did last year.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from La Porte MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    What to Look for in a La Porte Realtor

    Choosing a real estate agent on name recognition alone tends to reward marketing budgets rather than measured outcomes. A more reliable approach looks at closed transactions, pricing accuracy, and how consistently an agent's results hold up across different price points and zip codes such as 77571 and 77572. On EffectiveAgents, 37 agents in La Porte have been ranked against 478 analyzed transactions, filtering a field of 3,744 licensed professionals down to those with verified performance. The current top-ranked agent, Timothy Goss at 316 Realty Group, has recorded 171 transactions, a volume that reflects repeated experience negotiating in a market where 16.8% of homes close above list and 32.9% of listings require a price adjustment. That context matters: strong negotiators know when a competitive multiple-offer strategy applies and when a buyer holds the leverage on an aged listing. When reviewing agents, look at review patterns over time, not just a single rating. A steady record across many closings is a more durable signal than a small number of standout reviews.

    How We Rank La Porte 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 La Porte 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.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: June 2026

    La Porte Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in La Porte, TX?

    The top-ranked agent in La Porte, TX on EffectiveAgents is currently Timothy Goss at 316 Realty Group, with 171 recorded transactions. EffectiveAgents does not rank on advertising or name recognition. Instead, the methodology analyzes verified closings, pricing accuracy, and consistency across 478 local transactions to identify 37 qualifying agents from a pool of 3,744 licensed professionals. The right agent for you depends on your price range and timeline, so compare several ranked candidates and review their track record before deciding.

    How were these La Porte 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 La Porte?

    Our data covers 3,744 real estate agents serving the La Porte area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our La Porte market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in La Porte mean for sellers?

    La Porte's median sale price is $279,848 as of June 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 La Porte?

    The median home in La Porte currently takes 37 days to sell, and market time has seen a 0 days change compared with last year. Your actual timeline depends heavily on pricing and condition. Homes priced near recent comps can move fast, with 33.2% of listings going under contract within two weeks. Overpriced homes tell a different story: 32.9% of listings ended up taking a price cut. Preparation, accurate pricing, and presentation are the factors most within a seller's control.

    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 La Porte 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 La Porte 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 La Porte 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 La Porte realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in La Porte 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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