If you’ve read our guide on How to Get Involved in Platinum Top 50®, you already know that there are multiple ways to engage with PT50®—whether you’re ready to apply or just getting started.

One of the most exciting (and often asked about) opportunities is The PT500 List—a recognition designed to highlight top-producing agents early in the PT50® year and help position them for future success.

Let’s walk through exactly how it works.

What Is The PT500 List?

Each spring, Platinum Top 50® recognizes approximately 500 agents across each market based on sales production during the first half of the PT50® year (September 1 – February 28).

This list is a reflection of strong production performance and serves as an early indicator of agents who are on track for PT50® recognition.

It’s important to note:

• The PT500 List is based solely on production

• It is not the PT50® awards program itself

• It’s a starting point—not the finish line

How Agents Are Selected

Unlike the PT50® application process, agents do not apply directly for the PT500 List.

Instead, the process begins with broker participation, for production verification:

Step 1: Brokers Submit Production

April 1 – April 30

Brokerages in Austin and San Antonio are invited to submit production data for their agents, specifically covering:

• Timeframe: September 1 – February 28

• Criteria: Closed sales production

This aligns with the first half of the PT50® production year.

Step 2: Data Is Reviewed & Ranked

Once submissions are received, the data is compiled and evaluated to identify the top 500 highest-producing agents during that timeframe. If production is submitted as a team, the total team production will be divided by the number of licensed team members who participate in a sales capacity.

Because PT50® accepts both MLS and off-market/private sales, broker-submitted data helps ensure a more complete and accurate picture of production.

Step 3: The PT500 List Is Announced

In May, agents who make the list are officially recognized as part of the PT500—a group representing the top-performing professionals in the first half of the year.

Step 4: Celebrate at the PT500 Party 🎉

We believe success should be celebrated! The PT500 Party brings together recognized agents, partners, and the PT50® community to honor this milestone and build meaningful connections. This celebration is typically held in June!

Why The PT500 List Matters

Making the PT500 List means one thing:
We’ve taken notice of your production.

But more importantly, it signals that you are:

• On pace for a strong PT50® application

• Positioned as a top producer in your market

• Already building momentum within the PT50® ecosystem

This recognition is a stepping stone toward PT50®, where agents are evaluated not only on:

• Community involvement

• Industry engagement

• Professional development

What Happens Next?

If you’re named to the PT500 List, the next step is simple:

Keep going.

Continue building your business while also investing in the other areas that matter for PT50® recognition. When applications open August 1–31, you’ll be in a strong position to apply.

Final Thoughts

The PT500 List is more than just a recognition—it’s an invitation.

An invitation to:

• Stay engaged

• Keep growing

• Step into the larger PT50® community

Whether this is your first time being recognized or you're working toward it, know this:

You’re on the radar—and we’re cheering you on!