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

Brownsville is currently a balanced market with 4 months of supply. Homes are selling at 87.6% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Brownsville is 46/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Brownsville?

The median home price in Brownsville is $60,000, down 14.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $83. Homes sell in a median of 291 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 87.6%.

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

On a $60,000 home in Brownsville, a traditional listing agent charges around $1,800 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $4,800 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $801, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save -$1,699 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Brownsville listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $1,800 on a $60,000 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 $801–-$1,699 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Brownsville currently spends 291 days on the market before going under contract, up 258% from last year. At a 87.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

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 $60,000 home, that could save you up to -$1,699.

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 $1,800 commission.

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

The median home in Brownsville sells for $60,000 with prices down 14.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $1,800 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you -$1,699.

Brownsville Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

46out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

46/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Brownsville 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 TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Louisiana average is 4.1.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 14.3% year-over-year — vs. +50.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 87.6% of asking — buyers are negotiating 12.4% 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 buyers

291 median days on market — 154 days slower than the Louisiana average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 10.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. 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.

$60,000

-14.3%

Days on Market

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

291

+258%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$83

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

87.6%

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.

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

12-Month Price Trend

$375,000 → $60,000

▼84.0%

$300K$200K$100K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Brownsville?

The average Brownsville homeowner saves -$1,699 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $60,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save -2.8% of your home value

Your Brownsville home value

$60,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$1,800

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Brownsville in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $1,800 with a traditional 3% commission on a $60,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$1,800	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$1,6802.8% avg	$1,200~2% avg	$1,200~2% avg	$1,6802.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$900	$900	$900	$900
Total cost	$4,380	$5,599	$3,099	$2,580
Net proceeds	$55,620	$54,401	$56,901	$57,420
You save	—	-$1,219	$1,281	$1,800No support