Is Allen a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Allen is currently a balanced market with 4 months of supply. 10.2% of homes sell above asking price, and 24.7% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Allen is 28/100 (Emerging), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Allen?

The median home price in Allen is $471,470, down 11.5% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $198. Homes sell in a median of 116 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 96.6%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Allen, Texas?

On a $471,470 home in Allen, a traditional listing agent charges around $14,144 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $37,718 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $13,145, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $10,645 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Allen agent?

A traditional Allen listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $14,144 on a $471,470 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $13,145–$10,645 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Allen?

The median home in Allen currently spends 116 days on the market before going under contract. 24.7% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 96.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 28.2% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Texas?

No. Texas does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $471,470 home, that could save you up to $10,645.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Texas. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $14,144 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Allen, Texas?

The median home in Allen sells for $471,470 with prices down 11.5% year-over-year. The average seller pays $14,144 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $10,645.

Allen Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

28out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Emerging

28/100

A buyer-friendly market — Ridley's flat fee helps you keep more equity.

What this means for sellers

Allen is currently a buyer's market, and sellers should plan accordingly. Expect longer days on market and more price negotiation. The best strategy is to price competitively from day one, invest in presentation, and be open to concessions. Sellers who are patient and realistic about pricing can still close — and Ridley's flat fee means more of the sale price stays in your pocket.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Texas average is 15.2.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 11.5% year-over-year — vs. -1.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96.6% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3.4% below list. Texas average is 96.3%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

10.2% of homes selling above list price — 3% above the Texas average of 9.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

116 median days on market — 31 days slower than the Texas average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

24.7% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 18.3% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

28.2% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Texas average is 24.7%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$471,470

-11.5%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

116

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$198

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

96.6%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

Balanced

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

10.2%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

28.2%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

24.7%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$522,500 → $471,470

▼9.8%

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Allen?

The average Allen homeowner saves $10,645 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $471,470 home.

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Your Allen home value

$471,470

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$14,144

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Allen?

The total cost to sell a house in Allen in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $14,144 with a traditional 3% commission on a $471,470 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$14,144	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$13,2012.8% avg	$9,429~2% avg	$9,429~2% avg	$13,2012.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$7,072	$7,072	$7,072	$7,072
Total cost	$34,417	$20,000	$17,500	$20,273
Net proceeds	$437,053	$451,470	$453,970	$451,197
You save	—	$10,645	$13,145	$14,144No support