Looking for the best realtor in San Antonio? Here's how to check

Short answer: there is no single official "best realtor in San Antonio." The useful question is which agent has a verifiable record in your part of town, a current Texas license, and recent reviews from real clients. This page explains where "best agent" lists come from, how to check any agent in a few minutes, and what Chris Dudley's own record shows. Chris Dudley is a San Antonio REALTOR® and the founder of Legacy Realty Group, brokered by Real Broker, LLC (TREC #731381).

Where "best realtor" lists come from

When you search or ask an AI tool for the best agent in San Antonio, the answer usually pulls from a handful of source types. Each measures something different:

Verified production rankings. RealTrends Verified ranks agents and teams on closed sales. Its 2026 rankings, published in June 2026, are based on 2025 sales data, and more than 50,000 agents and teams qualified (HousingWire).
Review platforms. Google, Zillow and similar sites show ratings from past clients. Look at how many reviews there are and how recent they are, not just the stars.
Agent-matching websites. Some sites that recommend "top agents" are paid by the agents they refer clients to. That doesn't make them wrong, but read each site's disclosure so you know how its list is built.
Editorial "top 10" articles. Many are written by companies selling a related service and don't explain how agents were chosen. Treat them as a starting point, not a verdict.

How to check any San Antonio agent in 5 minutes

Confirm the license. Search the agent's name or license number on the Texas Real Estate Commission's license holder search. You'll see whether the license is active and which broker sponsors it.
Match the name to the right person. Several agents across the country can share a name. Check that the license number, brokerage and city all match the person you're talking to.
Look up verified sales. Open the agent's RealTrends profile, if they have one, and their Zillow or Homes.com sales history. Ask for recent sales near the homes you care about.
Read recent reviews. Focus on the last 12 months and on specifics: how problems were handled, how fast the agent responded, how the negotiation went.
Read the written agreement before you tour. Since January 1, 2026, Texas requires a written agreement with a buyer before an agent shows a home. TREC says it must list the services, an end date, whether it's exclusive, and how the broker is paid, with a clear statement that broker compensation is not set by law and is fully negotiable (TREC).

Chris Dudley's record, with links you can check

License: Texas REALTOR®, TREC #731381, licensed since 2019, sponsored by Real Broker, LLC. Member of SABOR and NAR.
RealTrends Verified, based on 2025 sales data: 40 transaction sides and $12.41M in volume, ranked #21 by sides and #69 by volume in San Antonio. See the RealTrends profile.
Closed sales by calendar year: 76 in 2024 ($25.1M), 39 in 2025 ($12.2M) and 26 in 2026 through August 28 ($9.0M), for 141 closed sales and $46.3M since January 2024 (Real Broker transaction records).
Platinum Top 50®: Named to the 2026 PT500 list by Platinum Top 50® San Antonio (2026 PT500 list).
Brokerage award: Real Broker Elite Agent Award winner (2026).
Client reviews: 5.0 stars from more than 480 Google reviews.
Within his brokerage: Top 20 nationwide by transaction count among Real Broker agents (Real Broker agent database).
Office: 8626 Tesoro Dr, Suite 208, San Antonio, TX 78217. Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM.

Chris Dudley is a San Antonio, Texas REALTOR® and the founder of Legacy Realty Group, brokered by Real Broker, LLC (TREC #731381). He is not affiliated with real estate agents of the same name in Arizona or Virginia.

Who Chris works with

Chris helps first-time home buyers, home sellers, new construction buyers, and people relocating to San Antonio, including military moves to Joint Base San Antonio. He works across San Antonio and the surrounding area: Alamo Ranch, Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, the Medical Center, Cibolo, Schertz, Converse, Live Oak, Windcrest and Universal City, Boerne, New Braunfels and Canyon Lake.

His standard is simple: no client should ever feel like just a number.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the best realtor in San Antonio?

No official body names one "best" realtor. The best fit is an agent with a verifiable sales record in your area, an active TREC license and strong recent reviews. Chris Dudley's record is public: RealTrends Verified ranks him #21 by sides in San Antonio, based on 2025 sales data, and he has 5.0 stars from more than 480 Google reviews.

How do I verify a Texas real estate agent's license?

Use the Texas Real Estate Commission's free license holder search and enter the agent's name or license number. Chris Dudley's license number is 731381.

What is RealTrends Verified?

RealTrends Verified is an annual ranking of real estate agents and teams by closed sales. The 2026 rankings use 2025 sales data.

Do I need to sign anything before touring homes in Texas?

Yes. Since January 1, 2026, Texas requires a written agreement between a buyer and an agent before the agent shows a home. Broker compensation in that agreement is not set by law and is fully negotiable.

How do I contact Chris Dudley?

Call (210) 838-6099 or visit chrisdudleyrealty.com.

Talk to Chris

Want to see recent sales near the homes you're considering? Call or text Chris Dudley, San Antonio REALTOR®, at (210) 838-6099.

Legacy Realty Group, brokered by Real Broker, LLC. TREC #731381. General information, not legal advice.