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

Bay is currently a balanced market with 4 months of supply. 100% of homes sell above asking price, and 50% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Bay is 60/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Bay?

The median home price in Bay is $95,000. The median price per square foot is $60. Homes sell in a median of 9 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 105.7%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Bay, Arkansas?

On a $95,000 home in Bay, a traditional listing agent charges around $2,850 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $7,600 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $1,851, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save -$649 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Bay listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $2,850 on a $95,000 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 $1,851–-$649 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Bay currently spends 9 days on the market before going under contract. 50% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 105.7% 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 Arkansas?

No. Arkansas 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 $95,000 home, that could save you up to -$649.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Arkansas. 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 $2,850 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Bay, Arkansas?

The median home in Bay sells for $95,000. The average seller pays $2,850 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you -$649.

Bay Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

60out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

60/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Bay 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 TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Arkansas average is 3.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +9.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 105.7% of asking — sellers are getting 5.7% above list on average. Arkansas average is 96.1%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

100% of homes selling above list price — 770% above the Arkansas average of 11.5%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

9 median days on market — 85 days faster than the Arkansas average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 10.7% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

25% of listings have dropped their price. Arkansas average is 14.4%.

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.

$95,000

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.

$60

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

105.7%

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.

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

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

100%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

25%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$165,000 → $95,000

▼42.4%

$160K$140K$120K$100K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Bay?

The average Bay homeowner saves -$649 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $95,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save -0.7% of your home value

Your Bay home value

$95,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$2,850

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Bay in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $2,850 with a traditional 3% commission on a $95,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$2,850	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$2,6602.8% avg	$1,900~2% avg	$1,900~2% avg	$2,6602.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$1,425	$1,425	$1,425	$1,425
Total cost	$6,935	$6,824	$4,324	$4,085
Net proceeds	$88,065	$88,176	$90,676	$90,915
You save	—	$111	$2,611	$2,850No support