Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Palestine, TX

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    Lisa Priest

    Picket Fence Realty

    24 Years of experience

    37+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.66%

    in Palestine, TX

    $50K

    All-Time Sales

    334

    Sold in Palestine, TX

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    (22)

    Meagan Miller

    LPT Realty LLC The Stonebridge Realty Group

    6 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.29%

    in Palestine, TX

    59

    Sold in Palestine, TX

    112

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Susan Brock

    G2 Outdoors Brokerage LLC dba MOPTEX

    12 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.87%

    in Palestine, TX

    $175.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $4.4M

    Price Range

    9%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Dee Martin

    RE/MAX Tyler

    13 Years of experience

    140+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $1.4M

    All-Time Sales

    4

    Sold in Palestine, TX

    1,189

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Ashley Rawls

    Miller Homes Group

    23 Years of experience

    165+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $10.4M

    All-Time Sales

    24%

    Negotiated Off List

    3

    Sold in Palestine, TX

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    Heidi Tutor

    Pinnacle Realty Advisors

    11 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $110K

    All-Time Sales

    3

    Sold in Palestine, TX

    103

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Karen Bogan

    United Country JW Realty & Auction Services

    10 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    2

    Sold in Palestine, TX

    27

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    2016

    Year Licensed

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    Ronnie Godfrey

    BOLD Real Estate Group

    8 Years of experience

    142+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 18.42%

    in Palestine, TX

    2

    Sold in Palestine, TX

    577

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Adam Olsen

    eXp Realty

    12 Years of experience

    587+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 19.08%

    in Palestine, TX

    2

    Sold in Palestine, TX

    3,549

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Lisa Stevens

    Dwell Realty

    6 Years of experience

    27+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 19.08%

    in Palestine, TX

    $1.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $10K - $350K

    Price Range

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    Ryan Major

    Keller Williams Realty - Tyler

    11 Years of experience

    100+ Sales in the last 12 months

    1

    Sold in Palestine, TX

    821

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    2015

    Year Licensed

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    Lacy Rider

    Premier Realty | 903 Realty Group

    5 Years of experience

    41+ Sales in the last 12 months

    1

    Sold in Palestine, TX

    43

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    2021

    Year Licensed

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    Blake Scroggins

    Trophy Homes Realty

    21 Years of experience

    6+ Sales in the last 12 months

    139

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    2005

    Year Licensed

    21

    Years Experience

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    Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Palestine agents whose results fit it.

    Palestine agents analyzed for these rankings

    days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 39 days, the Palestine market in 60

    median sale price in Palestine

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    Do Top Palestine Agents Sell Faster?

    The 13 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Palestine sell in a median of 39 days, compared with the Palestine market median of 60 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents39 days
    Palestine market60 days

    About 21 days faster (35% quicker than the Palestine market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Palestine?

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    68Jan86Feb89Mar74Apr68May57Jun56Jul73Aug82Sep84Oct65Nov67Dec

    November

    Best month to sell

    65 days

    Typical time on market

    99.4%

    Of asking price

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

    The Housing Market Trends module above shows a median sale price of $209,900, with values moving +1.2% year over year. Read alongside the other indicators, the picture is one of a market where negotiating leverage has shifted toward buyers. Months of supply sits at 4.6, with 89 active listings against 20 homes sold in the latest month, and 38.6% of listings have taken a price reduction. That combination of growing inventory and frequent price cuts gives buyers room to negotiate below asking rather than compete upward. Only 3.4% of homes sold above list, and the sale-to-list ratio of 98.65% confirms that most closings land under the original asking price.

    For buyers, this means offers near or slightly below list are reasonable, especially on homes that have already sat past the median 60 days on market. The 19.1% share leaving the market within two weeks shows that sharply priced listings still move quickly, so speed matters on well-priced inventory. For sellers, the data argues for disciplined pricing from day one. With 75 new listings and 79 pending sales monthly, overpricing risks a reduction that erodes final proceeds.

    Understanding where your home or target purchase falls within these ranges is where local expertise pays off. Palestine has 146 licensed agents, and sorting those who consistently price and negotiate well from the rest is the practical challenge for any buyer or seller entering this market.

    What Palestine Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Palestine 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 Palestine
    $69,400
    Median home price$209,900
    Down payment (20%)$41,980
    Loan amount$167,920
    Monthly payment (PITI)$1,620

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.24% mortgage rate (as of October 29, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Palestine Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 60 days
    Sale-to-List Price 98.65%
    Price Trend (YoY) +1.2%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $1,620
    Principal & Interest
    $1,144
    Property Taxes
    $201
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $209,900 median home price with 20% down at 7.24% (as of October 29, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Palestine Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $207,493
    Today $209,900
    +1.2%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 86 days
    Today 60 days
    -26 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 97.5%
    Today 98.65%
    +1.13%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +1.2% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted +1.13% and median market time registered a -26 days change. For sellers, longer time on market means pricing accuracy carries more weight than it did last year. For buyers, the extra days on market translate into more standing inventory and more negotiating room on listings that have lingered.

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

    What to Look for in a Palestine Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar sign in the yard overlooks what actually determines results: a documented record of pricing homes correctly and closing them near asking. Across 190 transactions analyzed in Palestine, EffectiveAgents measured which agents consistently perform in the current conditions. Our top ranked agent, Lisa Priest at Picket Fence Realty, has recorded 415 transactions with 31 reviews, a volume of closings that reflects repeated negotiation across a full range of market cycles. In a market where 38.6% of listings take a price cut and the typical sale lands at 98.65% of list, that negotiation history is measurable rather than theoretical. Experienced agents working across zip codes 75801, 75802, and 75803 understand how pricing and days on market vary block by block, which shapes both offer strategy and listing strategy. When reviewing any agent, look at the pattern across many reviews rather than a single testimonial, and weigh how recent and consistent that feedback is against the volume of deals they have actually closed.

    How We Rank Palestine 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 Palestine 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.

    146

    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: September 2026

    Palestine Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Palestine, TX?

    EffectiveAgents ranks the best agents in Palestine, TX, by analyzing verified transaction records, closing outcomes, and review patterns rather than advertising spend. Based on that methodology, Lisa Priest at Picket Fence Realty currently ranks at the top, with 415 recorded transactions and 31 reviews. Of the 146 licensed agents in the area, 26 meet our ranking criteria. The right agent for you depends on your price range, timeline, and whether you are buying or selling, so comparing several ranked profiles is the recommended starting point.

    How were these Palestine 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 Palestine?

    Our data covers 146 real estate agents serving the Palestine area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Palestine market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Palestine mean for sellers?

    Palestine's median sale price is $209,900 as of September 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 Palestine?

    The median home in Palestine takes about 60 days to sell, and that figure reflects a -26 days change in market time compared with last year. Actual timelines vary widely. Correctly priced homes in demand, roughly 19.1% of listings, leave the market within two weeks, while overpriced homes often sit and then require a reduction, given that 38.6% of listings take a price cut. Condition, location, pricing accuracy, and the current 4.6 months of supply all influence how quickly a specific home sells.

    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 Palestine 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 Palestine 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 Palestine 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 Palestine realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Palestine 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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