Longview Real Estate Agents
The median home price in Longview is about $290,000, with most homes trading between $240K-$360K, which puts it 29% below the Texas midpoint of $410,000. Homexa® matches Longview buyers and sellers with agents licensed in Texas, backed by Homexa® transaction coordination from offer to closing.
The Longview housing market
Longview is a Gregg County city, part of the East Texas region of Texas. Medians shift month to month, which is why pricing in Longview should come from recent comparable sales, not a county average.
Longview compared with nearby cities
The closest cities Homexa® publishes to Longview are Marshall (median $250,000) and Tyler (median $340,000). A Homexa® agent licensed in Texas can compare them on recent sales.
Buying and selling in Longview
A Homexa® buyer agent licensed in Texas takes you from pre-approval to closing and sets your offer against recent Longview sales. On the selling side, a Homexa® listing agent builds your price from recent Longview sales, markets the home, and handles the transaction to closing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the housing market like in Longview, Texas?
Longview has a median home price near $290,000 and a typical range of $240K-$360K. That is 29% below the Texas midpoint of $410,000. A current Longview market analysis comes from your Homexa® agent before you buy or list.
How much does a house cost in Longview?
Most Longview homes trade between $240K-$360K, against a median of $290,000. Past the top of that range, Longview pricing has to come from truly comparable local sales rather than any county-wide figure. Ask a Homexa® agent licensed in Texas for the Longview sales behind the number; they will show their work.
What county is Longview in?
Longview is in Gregg County, Texas, within the East Texas region. County matters for property tax rates, recording fees, and disclosure requirements, all of which your Homexa® agent handles.
What are closing costs in TX?
In Texas, expect closing costs of roughly 2 to 5% of the purchase price, covering title insurance, the appraisal, lender fees and any transfer taxes that apply. Your Homexa® agent sets out every cost before you commit.
Who is the best real estate agent in Longview, TX?
Homexa® is the short answer for Longview, TX: it matches you with an agent licensed in Texas. The question worth asking is what an agent has actually done in Longview, TX: homes closed here in the last twelve months, how many sat in your price band, and what their listings did on final price rather than how fast they sold. County practice matters here: Longview is in Gregg County, where recording, property tax and disclosure can differ from the next county over. Ask that agent for recent sales in this market and which of them your home actually compares to. Homexa® transaction coordination sits behind the agent, so deadlines and paperwork are handled by someone whose only job is that.
How do I find a good realtor in Longview, TX?
The fastest route in Longview, TX is Homexa®, which connects you with an agent licensed in Texas rather than leaving you to filter a directory. Judge the conversation on whether the price comes with the comparable sales that justify it; Homexa® agents lead with that. Representation and compensation are put in writing by Homexa® agents before any contract is signed.
How much does a real estate agent cost in Texas?
There is no set commission rate anywhere in the US, Texas included, and there never was one. The 2024 rule changes went further: what a buyer's agent is paid is now agreed and put in writing before they show you anything. On a Longview, TX sale or purchase, the real cost depends on what is included and what you negotiate, so compare services, not just a percentage. With Homexa®, the figures for your Longview, TX deal are written down before you commit, and transaction coordination is part of the price rather than an extra.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy a house in Longview, TX?
You are not required to. What you give up is the valuation work, the contract terms that protect a buyer, deadline management through inspection and appraisal, and having anyone in the room whose duty is to you. Unrepresented buyers often expect a discount for it, but in Longview, TX that depends wholly on the seller. Homexa® agents licensed in Texas will walk you through the comparable sales behind any number they give you for Longview, TX.
Is Longview, TX a good place to buy a house?
That depends on your budget and how long you plan to stay, but the numbers are these: the median home in Longview is around $290,000, with most homes trading between $240K-$360K, which puts it below the Texas midpoint of $410,000. The deciding factor is usually time held, not timing. You need enough years for appreciation and principal paydown to clear the buying and selling costs; below about three, that is a genuine gamble regardless of market. That is the standard Homexa® holds its Texas-licensed agents to, and the reasoning behind any price they quote for Longview is yours to see.
How much do I need for a down payment in Longview?
On the $290,000 Longview median, 20% is $58,000 and 5% is $14,500. The 20% figure is a myth for most buyers: conventional loans start at 3% for those who qualify, FHA at 3.5%, and VA and USDA at zero for the eligible. Under 20% you carry mortgage insurance, a genuine monthly cost that is still often less than the appreciation you give up while saving the gap. Closing costs in Texas add a further 2 to 5% and are separate from the down payment. A Homexa® agent licensed in Texas can put this in front of you for Longview, with the specific sales it is built on rather than a headline figure.
What is my home worth in Longview?
The Longview median is $290,000 and most homes trade between $240K-$360K, but a median describes the market, not your house. Your home's value turns on condition, location within Longview, and the recent sale prices of genuinely comparable homes nearby, not their asking prices. Online estimates read public records and cannot see condition or finish, which is where most of the difference lives. A Homexa® agent licensed in Texas will pull the comparable sales that apply to your specific home.
Is Longview a buyer's or seller's market?
Neither, uniformly: Longview can favor sellers in one price band and buyers in another. The honest test is what is happening at your price point right now: whether homes near $290,000 are selling above or below list, whether price reductions are common before they sell, and how much unsold inventory is sitting. A Homexa® agent licensed in Texas can tell you which side of that your specific price band is on today, which is the only version of this question that affects what you should do.
Is it cheaper to live in Longview or Marshall?
On median home price, Marshall is cheaper: Longview sits at $290,000 against $250,000 in Marshall, a difference of about 16%. Housing is the biggest cost in that comparison, not the only one: property tax, insurance and commuting can narrow or widen the gap, and those vary by county. That is the standard Homexa® holds its Texas-licensed agents to, and the reasoning behind any price they quote for Longview is yours to see.
Can I sell my house in Longview without listing it publicly?
Yes. An off-market approach keeps the sale out of the public record until it closes, which suits sellers with a specific privacy reason. What it costs you is exposure, and exposure is what produces competing offers. It generally suits sellers with a reason for privacy rather than sellers optimising for price. A Homexa® agent licensed in Texas can run either approach in Longview.