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

Amherst is currently a seller's market with 0.9 months of supply. 59.8% of homes sell above asking price, and 52.7% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Amherst is 84/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Amherst?

The median home price in Amherst is $335,000. The median price per square foot is $203. Homes sell in a median of 15 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 103.4%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Amherst, New York?

On a $335,000 home in Amherst, a traditional listing agent charges around $10,050 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $26,800 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $9,051, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $6,551 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Amherst listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $10,050 on a $335,000 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 $9,051–$6,551 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Amherst currently spends 15 days on the market before going under contract. 52.7% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 103.4% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 13.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in New York?

No. New York 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 $335,000 home, that could save you up to $6,551.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New York. 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 $10,050 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Amherst, New York?

The median home in Amherst sells for $335,000. The average seller pays $10,050 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $6,551.

Amherst Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

84out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

84/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Amherst favor sellers right now. Low inventory is giving sellers the upper hand, and well-priced homes should attract strong interest. Sellers who list now are positioned to sell quickly and close at or above asking price.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

0.9 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 67% below the New York average of 2.7.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +15% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 103.4% of asking — sellers are getting 3.4% above list on average. New York average is 99.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

59.8% of homes selling above list price — 61% above the New York average of 37.2%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

15 median days on market — 32 days faster than the New York average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

52.7% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 21% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 13.3% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New York average is 15.3%.

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.

$335,000

Days on Market

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

Price per Sq Ft

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

$203

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

103.4%

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.

0.9

Seller’s market

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.

59.8%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

13.3%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

52.7%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$347,957 → $335,000

▼3.7%

$400K$380K$360K$340K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Amherst?

The average Amherst homeowner saves $6,551 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $335,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.0% of your home value

Your Amherst home value

$335,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$10,050

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Amherst in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $10,050 with a traditional 3% commission on a $335,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$10,050	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$9,3802.8% avg	$6,700~2% avg	$6,700~2% avg	$9,3802.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$5,025	$5,025	$5,025	$5,025
Total cost	$24,455	$15,224	$12,724	$14,405
Net proceeds	$310,545	$319,776	$322,276	$320,595
You save	—	$6,551	$9,051	$10,050No support