Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in San Marcos, TX

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    Natalie Butler-Megerson profile picture
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    Natalie Butler-Megerson

    Real Broker

    10 Years of experience

    114+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.46%

    in San Marcos, TX

    $8.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $20K - $1.1M

    Price Range

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    Levi Rodgers

    Levi Rodgers Real Estate Group

    15 Years of experience

    2,478+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.92%

    in San Marcos, TX

    $228.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $20K - $1.1M

    Price Range

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    Allison Pflaum

    Keller Williams Realty | Hays Home Team

    13 Years of experience

    71+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.85%

    in San Marcos, TX

    $95.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $90K - $1.1M

    Price Range

    3%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Matt Menard

    Austin Real Estate Experts

    39 Years of experience

    590+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.47%

    in San Marcos, TX

    $290.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $160K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    19%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Mary Elwell

    The Damron Group REALTORS

    10 Years of experience

    77+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.62%

    in San Marcos, TX

    $10.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $20K - $1.5M

    Price Range

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    Patrick Davis

    Harrison Partners Realty

    24 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $12M

    All-Time Sales

    $30K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    18

    Sold in San Marcos, TX

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    Lindsay Bonacci

    Keller Williams

    12 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $7.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $20K - $380K

    Price Range

    13

    Sold in San Marcos, TX

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    Michelle Harmon

    Lone Star Realty

    16 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 4.93%

    in San Marcos, TX

    $200K

    All-Time Sales

    12

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    Elizabeth Schmidtberger

    Link Realty

    9 Years of experience

    61+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 5.55%

    in San Marcos, TX

    10

    Sold in San Marcos, TX

    278

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Phyllis Brunner

    RE/MAX Hill Country

    49 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $10.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $20K - $470K

    Price Range

    9

    Sold in San Marcos, TX

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    Jaime Elizalde

    La Casa Realty Group

    28 Years of experience

    68+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.01%

    in San Marcos, TX

    $115.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $200K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    1%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Richard Doyle

    United Real Estate Austin

    22 Years of experience

    3+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 6.32%

    in San Marcos, TX

    $1.4M

    All-Time Sales

    8

    Sold in San Marcos, TX

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    Donna Cowey

    Keller Williams Heritage

    24 Years of experience

    36+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $350K

    All-Time Sales

    6

    Sold in San Marcos, TX

    771

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Rossana Correa

    Keller Williams San Antonio Inc

    19 Years of experience

    12+ Sales in the last 12 months

    6

    Sold in San Marcos, TX

    371

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    2007

    Year Licensed

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    Kasey Jorgenson

    Jorgenson Real Estate

    16 Years of experience

    192+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 7.24%

    in San Marcos, TX

    $20.5M

    All-Time Sales

    6

    Sold in San Marcos, TX

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    Roman Lopez

    Keller Williams Realty

    15 Years of experience

    50+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $52.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $30K - $1.5M

    Price Range

    6

    Sold in San Marcos, TX

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    Seth Thompson

    Kuper Sotheby's International Realty

    19 Years of experience

    20+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $52M

    All-Time Sales

    $90K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    6

    Sold in San Marcos, TX

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    Sonya Cunningham

    Kuper Sotheby's International Realty

    23 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    6

    Sold in San Marcos, TX

    230

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

    2003

    Year Licensed

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    Chris Pesek

    Pesek Property, LLC

    15 Years of experience

    40+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $79.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Autumn Martens

    NBRE Group LLC dba RE/MAX GO

    20 Years of experience

    10+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $310K

    All-Time Sales

    3

    Sold in San Marcos, TX

    206

    Total Number Of Homes Sold

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    Nicole Kessler

    Compass

    34 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 8.63%

    in San Marcos, TX

    $262M

    All-Time Sales

    $890K - $6.5M

    Price Range

    18%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Charles Tamou

    Top Agent Realty

    20 Years of experience

    580+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $853.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $180K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    6%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Reneta Osobase

    JP and Associates Realtors

    11 Years of experience

    9+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $3M

    All-Time Sales

    $10K - $370K

    Price Range

    2

    Sold in San Marcos, TX

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    Ryan Gamble

    Realty Austin Compass

    20 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 9.86%

    in San Marcos, TX

    $45.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $110K - $950K

    Price Range

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    Chrissy SAMPSON

    TS Realty

    5 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 10.02%

    in San Marcos, TX

    $18.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.2M

    Price Range

    14%

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    San Marcos agents analyzed for these rankings

    days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 35 days, the San Marcos market in 94

    median sale price in San Marcos

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    Do Top San Marcos Agents Sell Faster?

    The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in San Marcos sell in a median of 35 days, compared with the San Marcos market median of 94 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents35 days
    San Marcos market94 days

    About 59 days faster (63% quicker than the San Marcos market)

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

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in San Marcos?

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

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    134Jan137Feb119Mar92Apr84May84Jun93Jul88Aug105Sep107Oct117Nov115Dec

    April

    Best month to sell

    92 days

    Typical time on market

    97.3%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of San Marcos, 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.

    Home Values by Neighborhood in San Marcos

    Median home values across San Marcos, TX neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.

    Willow Creek

    +61% over 5 years

    $545K

    Sierra Circle

    +97% over 5 years

    $438K

    Hughson Heights

    +123% over 5 years

    $405K

    Hunter's Hill

    +64% over 5 years

    $372K

    Oak Heights

    +84% over 5 years

    $319K

    Cottonwood Creek

    +54% over 5 years

    $280K

    Two Rivers East

    +93% over 5 years

    $241K

    Sunset Acres

    +146% over 5 years

    $227K

    Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.

    What These Numbers Mean for San Marcos Buyers and Sellers

    San Marcos currently favors buyers, and the competitive indicators in the Housing Market Trends module above make the case clearly. With months of supply at 6.4 and active inventory of 450 homes against 72 monthly sales, the market has moved well past the balance point where sellers hold leverage. The clearest signal is the 45.8% of listings carrying a price reduction, meaning nearly half of sellers initially priced above what buyers were willing to pay. Only 2.4% of homes closed above asking, and just 5.9% left the market within two weeks, so bidding pressure is minimal. The sale-to-list ratio of 96.18% confirms that closings are landing below list on average.

    For buyers, this combination creates room to negotiate. With median time on market at 94 days and prices moving -12.4% year over year to a median of $294,305 (about $170.05 per square foot), there is little reason to waive contingencies or offer over list. Targeting listings that have already logged a price drop is a practical strategy. For sellers, the takeaway is disciplined pricing from day one. Homes priced to the recent comps rather than last year's peak avoid the reductions that drag a listing past the 94-day median and erode final price.

    Interpreting these signals for a specific offer or list price is where an experienced agent matters. San Marcos has 649 licensed agents, and their track records in this softer market vary widely. The sections below help you compare that field on measured performance rather than name recognition.

    What San Marcos Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in San Marcos 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 San Marcos
    $93,700
    Median home price$294,305
    Down payment (20%)$58,861
    Loan amount$235,444
    Monthly payment (PITI)$2,187

    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.

    San Marcos Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Buyer's Market
    Days on Market 94 days
    Sale-to-List Price 96.18%
    Price Trend (YoY) -12.4%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $2,187
    Principal & Interest
    $1,630
    Property Taxes
    $282
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $294,305 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.

    San Marcos Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $335,850
    Today $294,305
    -12.4%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 91 days
    Today 94 days
    +3 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 96.1%
    Today 96.18%
    +0.05%
    What this shift means: The combined year over year picture, with price at -12.4%, market time reflecting a +3 days change, and the sale-to-list ratio at +0.05%, points to a market that has shifted toward buyers over the past twelve months. Buyers now have more time to evaluate and more standing to negotiate than they did a year ago. Sellers should plan for longer marketing periods and price against current comparable sales rather than prior-year figures.

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

    What to Look for in a San Marcos Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually moves a transaction: verified closings, pricing accuracy, and how an agent negotiates when the market softens. In a market where 45.8% of listings take a reduction, that skill set determines whether you overpay or leave money on the table. Among the 649 licensed agents in San Marcos, EffectiveAgents has ranked 84 based on measured performance across 826 analyzed transactions. Natalie Butler-Megerson at Real Broker leads the local ranking with 404 career transactions, 65 client reviews, and $9.8M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters when pricing homes across areas as different as Blanco Gardens, Heritage, and Two Rivers East, each with its own buyer pool and comp set. With the current sale-to-list ratio at 96.18%, an agent who understands how to structure and defend an offer directly affects your final number. When comparing agents, read for consistent review patterns over time rather than a handful of recent five-star notes, which better reflects reliable service across changing conditions.

    How We Rank San Marcos 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 San Marcos 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.

    649

    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

    San Marcos Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in San Marcos, TX?

    Based on EffectiveAgents' analysis of verified closings, reviews, and sales volume, Natalie Butler-Megerson at Real Broker ranks as a top agent in San Marcos, TX, with 404 career transactions, 65 client reviews, and $9.8M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks 84 of the area's 649 licensed agents using measured performance data rather than advertising or name recognition. The right agent for you depends on your neighborhood, price range, and timeline, so compare several ranked profiles before deciding.

    How were these San Marcos 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 San Marcos?

    Our data covers 649 real estate agents serving the San Marcos area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our San Marcos market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in San Marcos mean for sellers?

    San Marcos's median sale price is $294,305 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 San Marcos?

    The median home in San Marcos currently takes 94 days to sell, though that figure reflects time to accept an offer and does not include the additional weeks to close. Market time has widened by a +3 days change year over year, consistent with 6.4 months of supply and 45.8% of listings taking price cuts. Your actual timeline depends on pricing accuracy, condition, location, and how your list price compares to recent sales. Homes priced to current comps tend to sell faster than those anchored to last year's values.

    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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in San Marcos 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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