A Texas Seller's Guide for Houston and Katy in 2026

Selling a home in Texas in 2026 looks different from a few years ago: prices have steadied in Houston, Katy still sells quickly, and buyers have more room to be selective. The good news is that disciplined sellers who price well and present well are still getting great results. Here is what is worth understanding about the Houston and Katy markets before you list.

Houston: a steadier, more balanced market

After several years of price pressure, the Houston market normalized in 2025. The Houston Association of Realtors reported a full-year 2025 median single-family home price of about $334,990, essentially flat year over year, with the average sale price around $425,500. Days on market widened slightly from about 59 to 64, and sales activity grew about 2.8 percent. In practical terms: homes that are priced right and show well still sell in a reasonable timeframe, while overpriced homes now sit longer.

Katy still moves fast

The Katy market remains one of the more competitive in Greater Houston. Area medians ran around $355,000 to $395,000 during 2025 depending on the month and the source, with many well-priced homes going under contract in 20 to 30 days. Master-planned communities like Cinco Ranch, which spans roughly 8,000 acres of parks, pools, trails, and an 18-hole course, keep buyer demand strong all year. Homes that are polished, inspected, and priced against true comps regularly attract multiple offers.

What works when you market a home

The sellers who get full value in this market share a few habits: they price with a comparative market analysis rather than the highest number, they handle the repairs that buyers expect today, they show with professional photography and honest staging, and they respond to showing feedback early. Experienced brokers also tell sellers to evaluate every offer on its full terms, not just the dollar figure: closing date, financing type, and contingencies all matter.

The trade-in alternative: sell with a guaranteed cash offer

If you are buying your next home at the same time, the traditional order of events creates a juggling act: you sell first and hope the closings line up, or you buy first and risk carrying two mortgages. Sharcom Realty Group's guaranteed cash offer and Trade-In program change the order. The brokerage makes a cash offer on your current home so you can buy your next home with certainty, then your current home is sold on the open market for its true value, without a double move or a sale contingency hanging over the transaction.

Work with a broker who knows both metros

Sharcom Realty Group serves Houston, Katy, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area as one full-service brokerage, which means the same team that sells your home in Katy can help you buy in another city without starting over. Begin with a free home valuation and let a Sharcom broker show you what your home is really worth in today's market.