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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for April 2026. *
35 recent sales
$185K-$567K price range
$279K median price
* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Rains County real estate market, updated for April 2026. *
Rains County is seeing relatively lean inventory, with about 75 homes on the market and 4.4 months of supply, signaling conditions that lean toward sellers. Contract activity is solid, with 23 pending sales and 17 new listings, even as new listings have dropped nearly 47 percent from last year.
Pricing is adjusting to this balance of supply and demand, with a typical home value around $320,000, up 11.01 percent year over year and 28.51 percent month over month. List prices are a bit softer, with a median list price of $285,000, down about 3.39 percent from the previous month, and roughly 42.67 percent of listings seeing a price drop.
Homes are taking time to sell, sitting a median of 131 days on the market, though that is down more than 34 percent from last month, and about 17.65 percent of homes are still selling above list with an average sale-to-list ratio near 0.97. Looking ahead to April 2026, typical home values in Rains County are projected to rise to about $355,500 even as projected median list prices ease slightly to $280,000 and inventory edges down to 73 homes, and both buyers and sellers can turn to Agent Pronto to connect with an agent who understands these shifting conditions.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
Rains County offers residents a warm, close-knit community, plentiful outdoor recreation around its lakes and parks, and convenient, friendly local amenities that make life here fulfilling.
Rains County sits east of Dallas and west of Tyler, offering small‑town living with straightforward access to major employment and medical hubs. Centered around the city of Emory and the communities of Point and East Tawakoni, the county feels rural yet stays connected by Highway 69 and nearby Interstate 30.
Daily life here revolves around the water and the land. Lake Tawakoni and Lake Fork draw anglers and boaters from across the region, with public access through spots like Lake Tawakoni State Park and Lake Fork Reservoir. Families make regular use of Rains Independent School District campuses in Emory, while local programs at the Rains County Public Library provide learning and community events for all ages.
Residents handle daily errands at neighborhood shops and eateries in Emory, then head to larger retail and healthcare in Greenville or Sulphur Springs. Outdoor time is easy to find at Emory City Park or along the Sabine River bottomlands. The county office hub at the Rains County Courthouse keeps services close without long lines.
Whether you are upsizing near Lake Fork, selling acreage near Point, or looking for an in‑town Emory home, a local agent who knows Rains County’s roads, schools, and water levels can prevent surprises and delays. Agent Pronto connects both buyers and sellers with professionals who reduce stress and keep each step of the move manageable.
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“We are extremely thankful to Kyleigh. She was knowledgeable and communicative through the entire process. She was always available and ready to explain anything that confused us. She was amazing at keeping everything on track and fought for us every step of the way! We would absolutely work with her again!”
“Sharon is extremely insightful and wonderful to interact with. She is always ontop of the situation, making sure her clients are taken care of. She has a great attitude and always made sure I knew where we were at, and that she was handling things how I wanted. I would absolutely recommend Sharon.”
“James Exum was absolutely fantastic. His RE knowledge of the area and his willingness to go the extra mile for us was instrumental in my wife and I finding the perfect property.”
“Working with Mike and Tara at The Harrison Group was an excellent experience from start to finish. They are knowledgeable, responsive, and truly go above and beyond for their clients. Their guidance throughout the buying/selling process made everything smooth and stress-free. They know the market extremely well, communicate clearly, and genuinely care about helping you reach your goals. I highly recommend The Harrison Group to anyone looking for a professional and trustworthy real estate team!”
“Tyon is an outstanding realtor and grateful and thankful that we got to work with him. I've been trying to sell my home for almost 2 years before working with him and out of the realtors that I've had, he did the most for us. He is all about his clients and makes sure to have their best interests at heart. He helped us with any repairs that could be done at the house so there wasn't any extra expense on our end, plus he ripped out the carpet for us so we could get it replaced. For things he couldn't do himself, we was always trying to find the least expensive solution for it. He was very knowledgeable in his field and I couldn't have asked for a better person to help us get our house sold!”
“I have known Cindy for some time. I had no hesitation in selecting Cindy for our home search. I knew she would put forth her greatest effort and we were not disappointed and greatly pleased with the hard work and commitment she presented in the search for our new home. Cindy did a great job!”
“Becky was very polite and accommodating throughout the entire looking and once we landed on a house. Since we were out of town, she went out of her way to record neighborhoods and FaceTime houses that we were interested in. One of those visits ultimately resulted in my husband and I closing on a house. ”
“Awesome!!!”
“Debby was great and helped us get a great house. Professional, polite and easy to work with.”
“I was skeptical at first about the things she wanted me to do for the sale of my home, however I followed her instructions and my house sold. Thanks Laurie!”
There are more than 2 million real estate agents across the U.S., and you want to be sure the one you partner with is an experienced and trustworthy professional with strong local expertise covering the housing market in and around Rains County. Working with a proven agent will help you sell your home faster and for more money, and help you find your dream home at the best possible price.
Choosing a real estate agent to help you buy or sell property is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. You want to make sure your agent is an expert in your area, has a proven record helping people buy and sell similar homes to yours, and is well regarded by their previous clients. Let us know a few details about the property you are selling or the kind of home you want to buy, and Agent Pronto will match you with trusted real estate agents that have the experience you need. And before you interview an agent, check out our top five questions to ask a buyer’s agent and listing agent.
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