Led by respected industry veterans Kelly Marcontell and Susan Gilchrest, The Marcontell + Gilchrest Group — affiliated with Ebby Halliday Realtors — has been named the No. 1 medium-sized real estate team in Southlake and Westlake by sales volume, according to the 2025 RealTrends Verified “The Thousand” rankings.
Notably, they are the only real estate agent or team from Southlake and Westlake — and the only one from Tarrant County by volume — to earn a spot in “The Thousand” this year.
This prestigious honor places them among the top 1,000 real estate professionals in the nation, as published by RealTrends Verified and promoted in The Wall Street Journal. While this marks its first time being named to “The Thousand,” The Marcontell + Gilchrest Group has been regularly recognized in the RealTrends Verified rankings. Its inclusion reflects not just a breakout year but a proven track record of elite performance in North Texas and the nation’s most competitive markets.
Market-Leading Performance, Verified
These latest rankings are based on 2024 sales numbers — and Marcontell + Gilchrest had a remarkable year. The group recorded $178 million in sales across 93 transactions, with an impressive average sales price exceeding $1.9 million. Their latest RealTrends rankings include:
- #1 Medium Team by Volume in Southlake & Westlake
- #2 Medium Team by Volume in North Texas
- #4 Medium Team by Volume in Texas
- #63 Medium Team by Volume in the United States
According to MLS data, the group also led both the Southlake market and the Southlake/Westlake combined market by sales volume and unit count — both in 2024 and year-to-date in 2025. In fact, if the first five months are any indication of how 2025 will end for Marcontell + Gilchrest, they currently outperform their nearest competitor in Southlake and Southlake/Westlake combined by more than double.
Trusted Experts in Affluent Communities
The Marcontell + Gilchrest Group brings specialized expertise to luxury communities, such as Vaquero, Quail Hollow, and other exclusive enclaves in Southlake and Westlake — two of the most affluent areas in Texas and the country…