Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Port Arthur, TX

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    Amy Chance

    Compass Real Estate

    20 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.9%

    in Port Arthur, TX

    $40.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $70K - $920K

    Price Range

    9%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Heather Lange

    Lange Realty Group

    23 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.58%

    in Port Arthur, TX

    $1.1M

    All-Time Sales

    21

    Sold in Port Arthur, TX

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    Melissa White

    RE/MAX ONE

    16 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.03%

    in Port Arthur, TX

    19

    Sold in Port Arthur, TX

    92

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Tracie Conyers

    Keller Williams

    26 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.93%

    in Port Arthur, TX

    12

    Sold in Port Arthur, TX

    102

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Eldon Peterson

    Connect Realty

    10 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.15%

    in Port Arthur, TX

    10

    Sold in Port Arthur, TX

    130

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Renee Jacks

    Connect Realty

    11 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 3.6%

    in Port Arthur, TX

    8

    Sold in Port Arthur, TX

    61

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    David Smith

    LPT Realty | Lux Realty Team

    4 Years of experience

    5+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.28%

    in Port Arthur, TX

    5

    Sold in Port Arthur, TX

    77

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Kevin Reed

    RE/MAX

    16 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.18%

    in Port Arthur, TX

    $170K

    All-Time Sales

    1

    Sold in Port Arthur, TX

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    Shelly Kane

    Pinnacle Realty Advisors, LLC

    10 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    209

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    2016

    Year Licensed

    10

    Years Experience

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    Yasiri Naville

    Coldwell Banker Southern Homes

    15 Years of experience

    Top 0.23%

    in Port Arthur, TX

    51

    Sold in Port Arthur, TX

    2011

    Year Licensed

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    Libby Mitchell

    Regency Real Estate Pros

    26 Years of experience

    Top 0.45%

    in Port Arthur, TX

    43

    Sold in Port Arthur, TX

    2000

    Year Licensed

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    Leslie Symmonds

    Ace Real Estate

    31 Years of experience

    Top 0.68%

    in Port Arthur, TX

    37

    Sold in Port Arthur, TX

    1995

    Year Licensed

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    Nancy McDermand

    Jla Realty

    36 Years of experience

    Top 1.13%

    in Port Arthur, TX

    27

    Sold in Port Arthur, TX

    1990

    Year Licensed

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    Justin Peno

    Advantage Real Estate

    10 Years of experience

    Top 1.13%

    in Port Arthur, TX

    27

    Sold in Port Arthur, TX

    2016

    Year Licensed

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    Holly Hinds

    Jla Realty

    38 Years of experience

    Top 1.35%

    in Port Arthur, TX

    23

    Sold in Port Arthur, TX

    1988

    Year Licensed

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    Amy Priddy

    Re/Max One - Beaumont

    10 Years of experience

    Top 2.25%

    in Port Arthur, TX

    16

    Sold in Port Arthur, TX

    2016

    Year Licensed

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    Tracy Brugette

    Re/Max One - Beaumont

    25 Years of experience

    Top 2.48%

    in Port Arthur, TX

    14

    Sold in Port Arthur, TX

    2001

    Year Licensed

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Port Arthur?

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    52Jan63Feb65Mar70Apr53May49Jun47Jul47Aug43Sep40Oct37Nov52Dec

    October

    Best month to sell

    40 days

    Typical time on market

    94.8%

    Of asking price

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

    The Housing Market Trends module above tracks Port Arthur through several competitive signals that together define where negotiating leverage currently sits. With a median sale price of $188,855 moving +6.7% year over year and homes selling at an average sale-to-list ratio of 93.38%, sellers are generally accepting offers below their asking figures. Only 1.7% of homes close above list, while 33.4% of active listings have recorded a price reduction, a combination that points to real room for buyers to negotiate rather than compete.

    Inventory sits at 96 homes against 20 monthly sales, producing 4.8 months of supply. That reading leans toward balanced-to-buyer conditions, and it is reinforced by a median of 45 days on market and a -7 days change in market time. Roughly 29.7% of listings still leave the market within two weeks, so correctly priced, move-in-ready homes continue to draw quick interest even as the broader market slows.

    For a buyer, this means offers below asking are reasonable on listings that have aged past the median, and requesting concessions on properties already showing price drops is well supported by the data. For a seller, pricing to the $119.91 per square foot benchmark from the outset matters more than chasing later reductions, since one-third of listings eventually cut price. With 444 licensed agents active in the area, results vary widely, and choosing an agent who understands these dynamics directly affects outcomes.

    What Port Arthur Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur
    $61,200
    Median home price$188,855
    Down payment (20%)$37,771
    Loan amount$151,084
    Monthly payment (PITI)$1,427

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.66% mortgage rate (as of August 27, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Port Arthur Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 45 days
    Sale-to-List Price 93.38%
    Price Trend (YoY) +6.7%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $1,427
    Principal & Interest
    $971
    Property Taxes
    $181
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $188,855 median home price with 20% down at 6.66% (as of August 27, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Port Arthur Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $176,996
    Today $188,855
    +6.7%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 52 days
    Today 45 days
    -7 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 92.8%
    Today 93.38%
    +0.62%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +6.7% while the sale-to-list ratio shifted +0.62% and market time registered a -7 days change. For sellers, the longer time to contract signals that pricing discipline now carries more weight than it did last year. For buyers, the added days on market translate into more time to evaluate options and negotiate before committing.

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

    What to Look for in a Port Arthur Realtor

    Choosing a real estate agent on name recognition alone rarely reflects measured performance. In Port Arthur, 444 licensed agents work the market, but production and negotiation results differ sharply from one to the next, which is why verified transaction data matters more than reputation. Among the 20 agents ranked by EffectiveAgents here, Amy Chance at Compass Real Estate stands out with 494 career transactions and $40.9M in all-time sales volume. In a market where the average home sells at 93.38% of list and 33.4% of listings eventually cut price, an agent's ability to price accurately and negotiate protects real dollars for both buyers and sellers. Experience across zip codes 77640, 77642, and 77643 helps an agent read hyperlocal demand, since conditions inside the 77641 corridor can differ from surrounding areas. Amy Chance carries 51 client reviews, and a consistent review pattern over time, rather than a handful of recent ratings, tends to be the more reliable indicator of dependable service.

    How We Rank Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur 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: July 2026

    Port Arthur Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Port Arthur, TX?

    The top-ranked agent in Port Arthur, TX, based on EffectiveAgents data is Amy Chance at Compass Real Estate, with 494 verified transactions, 51 client reviews, and $40.9M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents using measured transaction history, sales performance, and review consistency rather than advertising spend or name recognition. Of the 444 licensed agents in the area, 20 meet our ranking criteria. The strongest choice depends on your property type and price range, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents before deciding.

    How were these Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur?

    Our data covers 444 real estate agents serving the Port Arthur area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Port Arthur market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Port Arthur mean for sellers?

    Port Arthur's median sale price is $188,855 as of July 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 Port Arthur?

    Homes in Port Arthur currently take a median of 45 days to sell, and market time has recorded a -7 days change year over year. Several factors influence an individual timeline: pricing relative to the $119.91 per square foot benchmark, property condition, and location within zip codes like 77640 or 77642. About 29.7% of listings go under contract within two weeks, so accurately priced, well-presented homes still move quickly, while overpriced listings often join the 33.4% that eventually reduce price.

    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 Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Port Arthur 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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