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

Arlington is currently a balanced market with 4.8 months of supply. 8.3% of homes sell above asking price, and 28% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Arlington is 42/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Arlington?

The median home price in Arlington is $445,122, down 9.2% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $178. Homes sell in a median of 67 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.7%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Arlington, Tennessee?

On a $445,122 home in Arlington, a traditional listing agent charges around $13,354 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $35,610 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $12,355, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $9,855 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Arlington listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $13,354 on a $445,122 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 $12,355–$9,855 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Arlington currently spends 67 days on the market before going under contract. 28% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 99.7% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 19% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Tennessee 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 $445,122 home, that could save you up to $9,855.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Tennessee. 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 $13,354 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Arlington, Tennessee?

The median home in Arlington sells for $445,122 with prices down 9.2% year-over-year. The average seller pays $13,354 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $9,855.

Arlington Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

42out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

42/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Arlington 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 buyers

4.8 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Tennessee average is 5.9.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 9.2% year-over-year — vs. -0.3% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.7% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.3% below list. Tennessee average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

8.3% of homes selling above list price — 36% below the Tennessee average of 13%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

67 median days on market — 22 days faster than the Tennessee average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

28% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 22.4% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

19% of listings have dropped their price. Tennessee average is 21.2%.

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.

$445,122

-9.2%

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.

$178

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

99.7%

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.

4.8

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.

8.3%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

19%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

28%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$500,000 → $445,122

▼11.0%

$500K$480K$460K$440K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Arlington?

The average Arlington homeowner saves $9,855 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $445,122 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.2% of your home value

Your Arlington home value

$445,122

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$13,354

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Arlington in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $13,354 with a traditional 3% commission on a $445,122 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$13,354	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$12,4632.8% avg	$8,902~2% avg	$8,902~2% avg	$12,4632.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$6,677	$6,677	$6,677	$6,677
Total cost	$32,494	$19,078	$16,578	$19,140
Net proceeds	$412,628	$426,044	$428,544	$425,982
You save	—	$9,855	$12,355	$13,354No support