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

Amherst is currently a seller's market with 2 months of supply. Homes are selling at 99.1% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Amherst is 48/100 (Cooling), 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 $387,000, down 28.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $212. Homes sell in a median of 106 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.1%.

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

On a $387,000 home in Amherst, a traditional listing agent charges around $11,610 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $30,960 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $10,611, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $8,111 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 $11,610 on a $387,000 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 $10,611–$8,111 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Amherst currently spends 106 days on the market before going under contract, up 41% from last year. At a 99.1% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 25% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Wisconsin 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 $387,000 home, that could save you up to $8,111.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Wisconsin. 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 $11,610 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Amherst, Wisconsin?

The median home in Amherst sells for $387,000 with prices down 28.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $11,610 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $8,111.

Amherst Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

48out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

48/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Amherst market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Buyers have more options and are negotiating harder. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 20% below the Wisconsin average of 2.5.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 28.3% year-over-year — vs. +7.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 99.1% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.9% below list. Wisconsin average is 98.1%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Wisconsin average of 26.5%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

106 median days on market — 21 days slower than the Wisconsin average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.4% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

25% of listings have dropped their price. Wisconsin average is 9.3%.

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.

$387,000

-28.3%

Days on Market

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

106

+41%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$212

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

99.1%

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.

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

25%

Pricing matters

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Amherst?

The average Amherst homeowner saves $8,111 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $387,000 home.

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That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.1% of your home value

Your Amherst home value

$387,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$11,610

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 $11,610 with a traditional 3% commission on a $387,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$11,610	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$10,8362.8% avg	$7,740~2% avg	$7,740~2% avg	$10,8362.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$5,805	$5,805	$5,805	$5,805
Total cost	$28,251	$17,044	$14,544	$16,641
Net proceeds	$358,749	$369,956	$372,456	$370,359
You save	—	$11,207	$13,707	$11,610No support