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

Brentwood is currently a buyer's market with 5.3 months of supply. 13.5% of homes sell above asking price, and 23.9% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Brentwood is 37/100 (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 $1,312,500, up 19.9% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $321. Homes sell in a median of 121 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 95.3%.

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

On a $1,312,500 home in Brentwood, a traditional listing agent charges around $39,375 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $105,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $38,376, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $35,876 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 $39,375 on a $1,312,500 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 $38,376–$35,876 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Brentwood currently spends 121 days on the market before going under contract. 23.9% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 95.3% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 18.9% 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 $1,312,500 home, that could save you up to $35,876.

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 $39,375 commission.

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

The median home in Brentwood sells for $1,312,500 with prices up 19.9% year-over-year. The average seller pays $39,375 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $35,876.

Brentwood Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

37out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

37/100

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. 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

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

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 19.9% year-over-year — vs. -0.3% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95.3% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4.7% below list. Tennessee average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

13.5% of homes selling above list price — 4% above the Tennessee average of 13%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

121 median days on market — 32 days slower than the Tennessee average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

23.9% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 22.4% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

18.9% of listings have dropped their price. Tennessee average is 21.2%.

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.

$1,312,500

+19.9%

Days on Market

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

121

Price per Sq Ft

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

$321

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

95.3%

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.

5.3

Buyer’s market

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.

13.5%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

18.9%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

23.9%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$1,300,000 → $1,312,500

▲1.0%

$1.6M$1.4M$1.2M

AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Brentwood?

The average Brentwood homeowner saves $35,876 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,312,500 home.

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That's a new car — paid in full — save 2.7% of your home value

Your Brentwood home value

$1,312,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$39,375

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 $39,375 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,312,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$39,375	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$36,7502.8% avg	$26,250~2% avg	$26,250~2% avg	$36,7502.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$19,688	$19,688	$19,688	$19,688
Total cost	$95,813	$49,437	$46,937	$56,438
Net proceeds	$1,216,687	$1,263,063	$1,265,563	$1,256,062
You save	—	$35,876	$38,376	$39,375No support