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

Brandywine is currently a balanced market with 3.9 months of supply. 31.3% of homes sell above asking price, and 37.5% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Brandywine is 56/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Brandywine?

The median home price in Brandywine is $482,490, down 0.2% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $221. Homes sell in a median of 51 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.9%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Brandywine, Maryland?

On a $482,490 home in Brandywine, a traditional listing agent charges around $14,475 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $38,599 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $13,476, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $10,976 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Brandywine listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $14,475 on a $482,490 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 $13,476–$10,976 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Brandywine currently spends 51 days on the market before going under contract, up 3% from last year. 37.5% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 99.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 36.5% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Maryland 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 $482,490 home, that could save you up to $10,976.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Maryland. 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 $14,475 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Brandywine, Maryland?

The median home in Brandywine sells for $482,490 with prices down 0.2% year-over-year. The average seller pays $14,475 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $10,976.

Brandywine Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

56out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

56/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Brandywine 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

3.9 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Maryland average is 2.5.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices down 0.2% year-over-year — vs. +1.4% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.1% below list. Maryland average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

31.3% of homes selling above list price — 18% above the Maryland average of 26.6%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

51 median days on market — 23 days faster than the Maryland average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

37.5% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 29.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

36.5% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Maryland average is 19.4%.

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.

$482,490

-0.2%

Days on Market

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

+3%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$221

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

99.9%

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.

3.9

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

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

31.3%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

36.5%

Price carefully

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

37.5%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$495,000 → $482,490

▼2.5%

$480K$460K$440K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Brandywine?

The average Brandywine homeowner saves $10,976 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $482,490 home.

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Your Brandywine home value

$482,490

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$14,475

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Brandywine in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $14,475 with a traditional 3% commission on a $482,490 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$14,475	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$13,5102.8% avg	$9,650~2% avg	$9,650~2% avg	$13,5102.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$7,237	$7,237	$7,237	$7,237
Total cost	$35,222	$20,386	$17,886	$20,747
Net proceeds	$447,268	$462,104	$464,604	$461,743
You save	—	$14,836	$17,336	$14,475No support