Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in McAllen, TX
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Top Agent
Top 0.7%
in McAllen, TX
$11.5M
All-Time Sales
$40K - $970K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.31%
in McAllen, TX
$560K
All-Time Sales
51
Sold in McAllen, TX
Top AgentTop 1.66%
in McAllen, TX
44
Sold in McAllen, TX
325
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top AgentTop 1.84%
in McAllen, TX
42
Sold in McAllen, TX
197
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top AgentTop 2.01%
in McAllen, TX
$20.3M
All-Time Sales
$70K - $560K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent
(26)
Cesar Felix
Sovereign Real Estate & Investments LLC
7 Years of experience
39+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.28%
in McAllen, TX
$42.6M
All-Time Sales
$110K - $1.7M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 3.24%
in McAllen, TX
23
Sold in McAllen, TX
184
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top AgentTop 3.33%
in McAllen, TX
22
Sold in McAllen, TX
344
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Noemi Cantu
Casablanca Real Estate of Texas
14 Years of experience
8+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.94%
in McAllen, TX
17
Sold in McAllen, TX
47
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top AgentTop 4.12%
in McAllen, TX
$1.4M
All-Time Sales
16
Sold in McAllen, TX
Top AgentTop 5.17%
in McAllen, TX
$550K
All-Time Sales
10
Sold in McAllen, TX
Top Agent(106)
Darlene Krupala
Keller Williams Realty LRGV
20 Years of experience
26+ Sales in the last 12 months
8
Sold in McAllen, TX
982
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2006
Year Licensed
Top AgentTop 5.69%
in McAllen, TX
8
Sold in McAllen, TX
63
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$80K
All-Time Sales
4
Sold in McAllen, TX
21
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$470K
All-Time Sales
3
Sold in McAllen, TX
439
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Lilliana Silva
Element Realty LLC
4 Years of experience
11+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 6.57%
in McAllen, TX
3
Sold in McAllen, TX
29
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent$4.4M
All-Time Sales
$30K - $330K
Price Range
1
Sold in McAllen, TX
Top Agent$930K
All-Time Sales
351
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2015
Year Licensed
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Hector Bernal
TNT Real Estate
8 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
$1.1M
All-Time Sales
$20K - $270K
Price Range
45
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Top Agent3
Total Number Of Homes Sold
2016
Year Licensed
10
Years Experience
Mcallen Housing Market Trends
Homes in Mcallen take a median 66 days to sell, go for 97.15% of asking, prices are up 3.3% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Buyer's market
8.4 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$278,815
median sale price
How fast they sell
66 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
8.4 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for McAllen.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the McAllen agents whose results fit it.
McAllen agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 45 days, the McAllen market in 66
median sale price in McAllen
Do Top McAllen Agents Sell Faster?
The 20 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in McAllen sell in a median of 45 days, compared with the McAllen market median of 66 days on market.
About 21 days faster (32% quicker than the McAllen market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked McAllen agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the McAllen market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in McAllen?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in McAllen sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in August. To hit that window, plan to list around June.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
August
Best month to sell
60 days
Typical time on market
96.9%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of McAllen, 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 McAllen Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above frames McAllen as a market where inventory and time on market carry more weight than bidding competition. With 693 active listings and 8.4 months of supply, the balance sits closer to buyers than sellers, and a median of 66 days on market confirms that most homes are not moving quickly. Only 10.6% of homes sold above list, and just 20.6% left the market within two weeks, while 29.2% of active listings recorded a price reduction. That combination points to real negotiating room for buyers.
For a buyer, this means an offer below asking is reasonable to test, particularly on listings that have been active past the 66-day median or that already show a price drop. The sale-to-list ratio of 97.15% shows sellers are still capturing most of asking, so aggressive lowballs may not land, but disciplined offers backed by comparable data are workable. For a seller, the takeaway is precision on price. With 442 new listings arriving monthly against 84 closings and 276 pending, overpricing risks joining the 29.2% of listings forced to cut.
Median sale price moved +3.3% year over year to $278,815, so equity has held even as the pace slowed. Across McAllen's 1,142 licensed agents, results vary widely, which is why pairing local pricing knowledge with negotiation discipline matters more in a market like this one than in a fast-moving seller's market.
What McAllen Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in McAllen 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 | $278,815 |
| Down payment (20%) | $55,763 |
| Loan amount | $223,052 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,086 |
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 $278,815 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 McAllen MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a McAllen Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually closes deals in a slower market: pricing accuracy, negotiation discipline, and a track record measured in completed transactions. In McAllen, EffectiveAgents has ranked 40 agents out of 1,142 licensed locally, drawing on 917 transactions analyzed. The top-ranked agent, Victoria De La Fuente of RE/MAX Platinum, has closed 252 transactions with $11.5M in all-time sales volume. That depth matters in a market where 29.2% of listings cut price and only 10.6% sell above asking; an agent who prices correctly the first time protects both timeline and proceeds. Whether a client is buying or listing across zip codes like 78501, 78503, or 78504, negotiation experience directly shapes the final number against the 97.15% sale-to-list benchmark. When comparing agents, look past a single glowing testimonial and study review patterns over time, transaction consistency, and how an agent performs when a deal requires real negotiation rather than a quick sale.
How We Rank McAllen 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 McAllen 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.
1,142
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
McAllen Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in McAllen, TX?
The top-ranked agent in McAllen, TX is Victoria De La Fuente of RE/MAX Platinum, with 252 closed transactions and $11.5M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using verified transaction history, review patterns, and measured outcomes rather than advertising spend, analyzing 917 local transactions across 1,142 licensed agents. Only 40 agents currently meet the ranking criteria. The right choice depends on your neighborhood, price point, and whether you are buying or selling, so compare several matched agents before deciding.
How were these McAllen 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 McAllen?
Our data covers 1,142 real estate agents serving the McAllen area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our McAllen market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in McAllen mean for sellers?
McAllen's median sale price is $278,815 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 McAllen?
The median home in McAllen takes about 66 days to go from listing to contract, and market time shifted a +3 days change year over year. Timeline depends heavily on pricing, condition, and location. With 8.4 months of supply and 29.2% of listings recording price cuts, homes priced accurately from day one tend to sell faster, while overpriced listings often sit and require reductions. Only 20.6% of homes leave the market within two weeks, so most sellers should plan for a multi-month process.
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 McAllen 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 McAllen 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 McAllen 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 McAllen realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in McAllen 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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