Hays County is home to 718 active real estate agents and 1,460 active real estate offices. There are 6 agents who are known for their trustworthiness, and 21 agents known for being pricing experts.
Over the past 12 months there have been 2,930 active and sold properties, with 108 reviews in total. This is a 38% decrease compared to the previous 12 months.
Buyer Review • 3 days ago

Our experience was incredible from start to finish. Didn’t feel like a transaction rather like we had a partner to help us navigate a complicated move. Very communicative, on the ball and helped us find the perfect home in a single day!
We were so excited to work with Jean Phillips again on the sale of our home. Her attention to detail and knowledge of the market is unmatched, and she made a stressful process, seamless and easy. We were able to sell our home for top dollar, and Jean advised us through the negotiations like the professional she is. She is so kind, caring, and understanding. I highly recommend anyone work with Jean if they are looking to buy or sell a home in Austin and surrounding areas.
James was excellent at sharing his data to help make the best decisions. He is also a great resource when I had repairs that needed to be done.
To put it simply...after assisting us in the purchase of our new home, we have asked him to be our realtor to sell our current home. He was very professional and made the whole process of purchasing a home less intimidating. He answered all our questions without making us feel naive. His suggestions and recommendations always fit our need. He was so easy to talk to and easy to contact...even when he was on vacation!
Laura is an amazing Realtor. From the day we first met Laura there was an instant trust factor. She is super personable and kind. Laura’s market knowledge is impressive, and as a buyer in the market this is extremely beneficial. Laura has excellent communication skills, and she helped us understand the whole buying process from start to finish. She was prompt at answering all of our concerns and questions. Laura will go to bat for you in price negotiation, and she is a home run hitter! You will not be disappointed with Laura O’Brien! My husband and I would highly recommend Laura for all your real estate needs.
My wife and I could not be any more pleased with how Laura helped us through all of the real estate phases of purchasing our house. Her communication skills and knowledge of the business is substantial. She was continually giving us information by phone, text and email and would always returned calls in a timely manner. We were moving to the Buda/Kyle area and needed an agent with knowledge of this specific area. With Laura growing up here it made all the difference in helping us make the right decision. If you find yourself needing to buy or sell a home in the Buda/Kyle area, do yourself a favor and call Laura. You will be extremely glad you did.
Jean is a phenomenal Realtor! There is no way we could have navigated the process without her. She was knowledgeable about the market, and advised us through negotiations and inspections, making sure we were protected. Jean was the ultimate professional and I highly recommend her to everyone!
Ben Morton is such a bright, positive light! We love his energetic personality, and truly appreciated his skillful handling of our real estate transaction! Ben kept us informed and aware of every step during this entire process. We are sincerely grateful for our SOLD property and Ben Morton!
There are not enough stars in the world to rate Joseph Cardona! He graciously helped us find a rental home when we moved back to Texas in 2025. We were disappointed to learn we could not renew this lease and would need to look into purchasing a home one year sooner that we expected. The first person I texted was Joseph. Immediately he was happy to help. Throughout the entire viewing, contracting, negotiating, and closing processes he made us feel like we were his only clients (even though he is incredibly busy). He was always easy to contact and very quick to respond. Not only is he professional, he adds a personal touch that really makes you feel heard and cared for. He makes you feel like family and he understands the importance and weight that purchasing a home entails. He talked me off the ledge multiple times when the stress was getting to me. He always remained professional but also was never afraid to stand up and advocate for what was best for my family. Please do yourself a favor and work with Joseph - you will not regret it!
Top notch service and attention to detail. Jean's extensive knowledge and experience were immediately apparent. She is extremely thoughtful and thorough. We couldn't ask for a better realtor!
66% of sellers reported being happy with their sale price in the last 12 months.
The median sales price for houses is down by 13% YoY making it a great time for buyers.
21 agents have earned the Price Expert badge - reflecting their ability to achieve a price that meets or exceeds their clients expectations.
Price and performance data by property type for Hays County.
The median sale price for single-family properties in Hays County is $377k, down 6% over the last 12 months. The number of single-family properties sold has decreased by 38% over the last 12 months.
Hays County stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.
This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 40 reviews in Hays County over the last 12 months.
Over the 12 months Keller Williams Realty have sold 362 properties, which accounts for 7% of the property sales in Hays County. This is followed by Compass RE Texas, LLC with 255 property sales (5%) and Realty Austin at 208 property sales (4%).

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