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

Brentwood is currently a buyer's market with 5.9 months of supply. Homes are selling at 95% of list price, and 50% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Brentwood is 41/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Brentwood?

The median home price in Brentwood is $228,750, up 24% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $183. Homes sell in a median of 85 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 95%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Brentwood, Missouri?

On a $228,750 home in Brentwood, a traditional listing agent charges around $6,863 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $18,300 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $5,864, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,364 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Brentwood listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $6,863 on a $228,750 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 $5,864–$3,364 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Brentwood currently spends 85 days on the market before going under contract, up 74% from last year. 50% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 95% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 24.4% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Missouri 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 $228,750 home, that could save you up to $3,364.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Missouri. 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 $6,863 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Brentwood, Missouri?

The median home in Brentwood sells for $228,750 with prices up 24% year-over-year. The average seller pays $6,863 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,364.

Brentwood Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

41out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

41/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Brentwood market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Buyers have more options and are negotiating harder. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

5.9 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Missouri average is 2.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 24% year-over-year — vs. +9.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95% of asking — buyers are negotiating 5% below list. Missouri average is 98.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Missouri average of 13.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

85 median days on market — 21 days slower than the Missouri average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 22.1% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

24.4% of listings have dropped their price. Missouri average is 17.2%.

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.

$228,750

+24%

Days on Market

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

+74%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$183

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

95%

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.

5.9

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

24.4%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$213,250 → $228,750

▲7.3%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Brentwood?

The average Brentwood homeowner saves $3,364 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $228,750 home.

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

Your Brentwood home value

$228,750

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$6,863

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Brentwood in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $6,863 with a traditional 3% commission on a $228,750 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$6,863	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,4052.8% avg	$4,575~2% avg	$4,575~2% avg	$6,4052.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,431	$3,431	$3,431	$3,431
Total cost	$16,699	$11,505	$9,005	$9,836
Net proceeds	$212,051	$217,245	$219,745	$218,914
You save	—	$5,194	$7,694	$6,863No support