City Ranking

Worst Real Estate Agent in San Marcos

Review-risk ranking for real estate agents in San Marcos, Texas, built from active source rows and bad-review signals.

11 Ranked Agents
10 Source Records
May 2026 Updated

Agent Rankings

Rows are sorted by bad review count. The risk score is out of 10: 10 bad reviews equals 1 point, and 100 or more equals 10/10.

Current source San Marcos, Texas

Agent data on this page is pulled from publicly available review and profile records for this market.

Risk score Out of 10

Ten bad reviews equals one risk point. Scores are capped at 10/10 once an agent reaches 100 or more bad reviews.

Bad reviews Review-risk count

Bad-review counts represent negative client-experience signals used to rank the records on this city page.

Evidence snapshot San Marcos at a glance
Ranked agents 11
Bad-review signals 650+
Highest risk 10/10
Freshness May 2026
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11 agents in San Marcos
1 Lily Clason

Lily Clason

Realty Austin

10/10Risk score 100Bad reviews
2 Jake O'Brien

Jake O'Brien

Greenbelt Realty

9/10Risk score 90Bad reviews
3 Space Real Estate - San Antonio

Space Real Estate - San Antonio

LPT Realty

8/10Risk score 80Bad reviews
4 Dana Buffin

Dana Buffin

Levi Rodgers Real Estate Group

7/10Risk score 70Bad reviews
5 Cliff Branum

Cliff Branum

ExP Realty

6/10Risk score 60Bad reviews
6 Christopher Ward

Christopher Ward

Orchard

5/10Risk score 50Bad reviews
7 Chad Barton

Chad Barton

MIDCITI Realty and Property Management

4/10Risk score 40Bad reviews
8 Caleb Creany

Caleb Creany

BHGRE Home City

3/10Risk score 30Bad reviews
9 Sandra Spears

Sandra Spears

Investors Property Management

2/10Risk score 20Bad reviews
10 Mike Mooney

Mike Mooney

Mike Mooney

1/10Risk score 10Bad reviews

San Marcos sits along the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio, home to Texas State University—one of the fastest-growing universities in the nation. The housing market is driven by student rental demand and growing interest from commuters to both metro areas. The San Marcos River and its crystal-clear springs provide a natural amenity that enhances lifestyle appeal.

San Marcos, Texas market overview

The outlet malls along I-35 generate significant sales tax revenue, keeping property tax rates competitive. New development has pushed east and south as the city accommodates university-driven growth. Investors find San Marcos attractive for its reliable student rental returns, while owner-occupants benefit from the city's unique position between two major employment centers.

Review Signals

These categories make bad-review data easier to understand in San Marcos without relying on a single score alone.

Poor communication

Slow replies, unclear updates, missing context, or clients feeling ignored during the transaction.

Misleading advice

Reports that guidance, pricing expectations, or transaction details were presented in a way clients later disputed.

Pressure tactics

Clients describing rushed decisions, uncomfortable urgency, or pressure to move forward before they were ready.

Missed deadlines

Complaints involving late follow-up, missed paperwork, delayed responses, or deadline-sensitive mistakes.

Billing issues

Concerns about commission expectations, fees, payment communication, or transaction cost surprises.

Unprofessional conduct

Review themes involving respect, reliability, conduct, conflict handling, or client care.

Consumer guidance

What to do before choosing an agent in San Marcos

01Compare the risk score with the bad-review count instead of relying on the score alone.

02Look for repeated complaint themes, especially communication, pressure, and missed deadlines.

03Check whether the agent's brokerage, market, and recent profile data match the transaction you need help with.

04Use the investigation form if a record looks fake, misleading, private, or unrelated to a real client experience.

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FAQ

Common questions about San Marcos rankings, source records, and community votes.

How are agents selected for San Marcos?

Agents are included based on publicly available profile and review data for San Marcos. They're ranked by the number of negative reviews on record, with the highest-risk agents listed first.

What does the risk score mean?

The risk score is a simple measure of how many complaints an agent has. For every 10 bad reviews, one point is added to their score, up to a maximum of 10/10. A higher score means more negative client experiences are on record.

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