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

Brownfields is currently a seller's market with 2 months of supply. Homes are selling at 96.8% of list price, and 66.7% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Brownfields is 55/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Brownfields?

The median home price in Brownfields is $174,000, down 33.1% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $145. Homes sell in a median of 26 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 96.8%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Brownfields, Louisiana?

On a $174,000 home in Brownfields, a traditional listing agent charges around $5,220 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $13,920 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $4,221, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $1,721 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Brownfields listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $5,220 on a $174,000 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 $4,221–$1,721 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Brownfields currently spends 26 days on the market before going under contract, down 243% from last year. 66.7% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 96.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 30% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Louisiana 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 $174,000 home, that could save you up to $1,721.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Louisiana. 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 $5,220 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Brownfields, Louisiana?

The median home in Brownfields sells for $174,000 with prices down 33.1% year-over-year. The average seller pays $5,220 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $1,721.

Brownfields Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

55out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

55/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Brownfields market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 51% below the Louisiana average of 4.1.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 33.1% year-over-year — vs. +50.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96.8% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3.2% below list. Louisiana average is 95.6%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Louisiana average of 12.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

26 median days on market — 111 days faster than the Louisiana average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

66.7% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 10.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

30% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Louisiana average is 22.3%.

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.

$174,000

-33.1%

Days on Market

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

-243%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$145

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

96.8%

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.

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.

30%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

66.7%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$190,000 → $174,000

▼8.4%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Brownfields?

The average Brownfields homeowner saves $1,721 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $174,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 1.0% of your home value

Your Brownfields home value

$174,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,220

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Brownfields in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $5,220 with a traditional 3% commission on a $174,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$5,220	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$4,8722.8% avg	$3,480~2% avg	$3,480~2% avg	$4,8722.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,610	$2,610	$2,610	$2,610
Total cost	$12,702	$9,589	$7,089	$7,482
Net proceeds	$161,298	$164,411	$166,911	$166,518
You save	—	$3,113	$5,613	$5,220No support