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

Calvert is currently a balanced market with 3 months of supply. Homes are selling at 65.7% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Calvert is 42/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Calvert?

The median home price in Calvert is $156,000, down 71.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $105. Homes sell in a median of 172 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 65.7%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Calvert, Texas?

On a $156,000 home in Calvert, a traditional listing agent charges around $4,680 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $12,480 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $3,681, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $1,181 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Calvert listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $4,680 on a $156,000 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 $3,681–$1,181 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Calvert currently spends 172 days on the market before going under contract, up 82% from last year. At a 65.7% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 16.7% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Texas 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 $156,000 home, that could save you up to $1,181.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Texas. 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 $4,680 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Calvert, Texas?

The median home in Calvert sells for $156,000 with prices down 71.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $4,680 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $1,181.

Calvert Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

42out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

42/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Calvert 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

3 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Texas average is 6.5.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 71.6% year-over-year — vs. +6.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 65.7% of asking — buyers are negotiating 34.3% below list. Texas average is 96.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Texas average of 9.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

172 median days on market — 54 days slower than the Texas average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 13.5% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

16.7% of listings have dropped their price. Texas average is 22%.

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.

$156,000

-71.6%

Days on Market

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

172

+82%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$105

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

65.7%

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

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

16.7%

Well-priced market

12-Month Price Trend

$195,000 → $156,000

▼20.0%

$190K$180K$170K$160K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Calvert?

The average Calvert homeowner saves $1,181 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $156,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 0.8% of your home value

Your Calvert home value

$156,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$4,680

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Calvert in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $4,680 with a traditional 3% commission on a $156,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$4,680	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$4,3682.8% avg	$3,120~2% avg	$3,120~2% avg	$4,3682.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,340	$2,340	$2,340	$2,340
Total cost	$11,388	$8,959	$6,459	$6,708
Net proceeds	$144,612	$147,041	$149,541	$149,292
You save	—	$2,429	$4,929	$4,680No support