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

Bells is currently a seller's market with 0.5 months of supply. Homes are selling at 100% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Bells 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 Bells?

The median home price in Bells is $234,900, down 3.1% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $150. Homes sell in a median of 57 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100%.

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

On a $234,900 home in Bells, a traditional listing agent charges around $7,047 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $18,792 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $6,048, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,548 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Bells listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $7,047 on a $234,900 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 $6,048–$3,548 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Bells currently spends 57 days on the market before going under contract, up 17% from last year. At a 100% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. 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 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 $234,900 home, that could save you up to $3,548.

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 $7,047 commission.

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

The median home in Bells sells for $234,900 with prices down 3.1% year-over-year. The average seller pays $7,047 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,548.

Bells 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 Bells 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

0.5 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 89% below the Tennessee average of 4.4.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 3.1% year-over-year — vs. +15.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. Tennessee average is 96.5%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

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

Sale SpeedNeutral

57 median days on market — 47 days faster than the Tennessee average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 15.1% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

100% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Tennessee average is 22.2%.

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.

$234,900

-3.1%

Days on Market

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

+17%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$150

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100%

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.

0.5

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

100%

Price carefully

12-Month Price Trend

$217,500 → $234,900

▲8.0%

$235K$230K$225K$220K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Bells?

The average Bells homeowner saves $3,548 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $234,900 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.5% of your home value

Your Bells home value

$234,900

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,047

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Bells in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,047 with a traditional 3% commission on a $234,900 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$7,047	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,5772.8% avg	$4,698~2% avg	$4,698~2% avg	$6,5772.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,524	$3,524	$3,524	$3,524
Total cost	$17,148	$11,721	$9,221	$10,101
Net proceeds	$217,752	$223,179	$225,679	$224,799
You save	—	$5,427	$7,927	$7,047No support