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

Beaufort is currently a buyer's market with 6.3 months of supply. 25% of homes sell above asking price, and 28.6% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Beaufort is 46/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Beaufort?

The median home price in Beaufort is $537,500, up 25% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $295. Homes sell in a median of 151 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Beaufort, North Carolina?

On a $537,500 home in Beaufort, a traditional listing agent charges around $16,125 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $43,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $15,126, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $12,626 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Beaufort listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $16,125 on a $537,500 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 $15,126–$12,626 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Beaufort currently spends 151 days on the market before going under contract, down 17% from last year. 28.6% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 97% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 16% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in North Carolina?

No. North Carolina 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 $537,500 home, that could save you up to $12,626.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in North Carolina. 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 $16,125 commission.

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Beaufort, NC

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Beaufort, North Carolina?

The median home in Beaufort sells for $537,500 with prices up 25% year-over-year. The average seller pays $16,125 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $12,626.

Beaufort Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

46out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

46/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Beaufort market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Homes are taking longer to sell — be patient and avoid chasing the market down. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

6.3 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. North Carolina average is 4.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 25% year-over-year — vs. +10.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 97% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3% below list. North Carolina average is 96.9%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

25% of homes selling above list price — 62% above the North Carolina average of 15.4%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

151 median days on market — 46 days slower than the North Carolina average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

28.6% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 19% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

16% of listings have dropped their price. North Carolina average is 20%.

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.

$537,500

+25%

Days on Market

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

151

-17%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$295

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97%

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.

6.3

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Sold Above List

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

25%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

16%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

28.6%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$469,950 → $537,500

▲14.4%

$550K$500K$450K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Beaufort?

The average Beaufort homeowner saves $12,626 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $537,500 home.

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Your Beaufort home value

$537,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$16,125

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Beaufort in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $16,125 with a traditional 3% commission on a $537,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$16,125	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$15,0502.8% avg	$10,750~2% avg	$10,750~2% avg	$15,0502.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$8,063	$8,063	$8,063	$8,063
Total cost	$39,238	$22,312	$19,812	$23,113
Net proceeds	$498,262	$515,188	$517,688	$514,387
You save	—	$16,926	$19,426	$16,125No support