Is Braintree Town a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Braintree Town is currently a seller's market with 1.9 months of supply. 45.5% of homes sell above asking price, and 62.5% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Braintree Town is 71/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Braintree Town?

The median home price in Braintree Town is $650,000, up 4% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $424. Homes sell in a median of 20 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100.4%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Braintree Town, Massachusetts?

On a $650,000 home in Braintree Town, a traditional listing agent charges around $19,500 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $52,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $18,501, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $16,001 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Braintree Town listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $19,500 on a $650,000 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 $18,501–$16,001 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Braintree Town?

The median home in Braintree Town currently spends 20 days on the market before going under contract, up 1% from last year. 62.5% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100.4% 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 Massachusetts?

No. Massachusetts 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 $650,000 home, that could save you up to $16,001.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Massachusetts. 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 $19,500 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Braintree Town, Massachusetts?

The median home in Braintree Town sells for $650,000 with prices up 4% year-over-year. The average seller pays $19,500 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $16,001.

Braintree Town Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

71out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

71/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Braintree Town favor sellers right now. Buyer competition is driving prices above asking, and well-priced homes should attract strong interest. Sellers who list now are positioned to sell quickly and close at or above asking price.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1.9 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 30% below the Massachusetts average of 2.7.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 4% year-over-year — vs. +6.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100.4% of asking — sellers are getting 0.4% above list on average. Massachusetts average is 98.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

45.5% of homes selling above list price — 49% above the Massachusetts average of 30.6%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

20 median days on market — 42 days faster than the Massachusetts average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

62.5% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 34.3% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

19% of listings have dropped their price. Massachusetts average is 14%.

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.

$650,000

+4%

Days on Market

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

+1%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$424

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100.4%

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.

1.9

Seller’s market

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.

45.5%

Moderate demand

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.

62.5%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$534,750 → $650,000

▲21.6%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Braintree Town?

The average Braintree Town homeowner saves $16,001 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $650,000 home.

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Your Braintree Town home value

$650,000

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Traditional Agent (3%)

$19,500

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Braintree Town?

The total cost to sell a house in Braintree Town in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $19,500 with a traditional 3% commission on a $650,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$19,500	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$18,2002.8% avg	$13,000~2% avg	$13,000~2% avg	$18,2002.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$9,750	$9,750	$9,750	$9,750
Total cost	$47,450	$26,249	$23,749	$27,950
Net proceeds	$602,550	$623,751	$626,251	$622,050
You save	—	$21,201	$23,701	$19,500No support