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

Ballard is currently a seller's market with 1 months of supply. Homes are selling at 97.9% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Ballard is 54/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Ballard?

The median home price in Ballard is $405,000, up 35% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $157. Homes sell in a median of 109 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.9%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Ballard, Utah?

On a $405,000 home in Ballard, a traditional listing agent charges around $12,150 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $32,400 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $11,151, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $8,651 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Ballard listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $12,150 on a $405,000 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 $11,151–$8,651 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Ballard currently spends 109 days on the market before going under contract, down 10% from last year. At a 97.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 100% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Utah 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 $405,000 home, that could save you up to $8,651.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Utah. 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 $12,150 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Ballard, Utah?

The median home in Ballard sells for $405,000 with prices up 35% year-over-year. The average seller pays $12,150 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $8,651.

Ballard Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

54out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

54/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Ballard market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 74% below the Utah average of 3.9.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 35% year-over-year — vs. +5.4% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.1% below list. Utah average is 98%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Utah average of 16.1%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

109 median days on market — 9 days slower than the Utah average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 18.7% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

100% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Utah average is 20.8%.

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.

$405,000

+35%

Days on Market

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

109

-10%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$157

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97.9%

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.

100%

Price carefully

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Ballard?

The average Ballard homeowner saves $8,651 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $405,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

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

Your Ballard home value

$405,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$12,150

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Ballard in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $12,150 with a traditional 3% commission on a $405,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$12,150	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$11,3402.8% avg	$8,100~2% avg	$8,100~2% avg	$11,3402.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$6,075	$6,075	$6,075	$6,075
Total cost	$29,565	$17,674	$15,174	$17,415
Net proceeds	$375,435	$387,326	$389,826	$387,585
You save	—	$11,891	$14,391	$12,150No support