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

Cathcart is currently a balanced market with 3 months of supply. Homes are selling at 99.8% of list price, and 25% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Cathcart is 56/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Cathcart?

The median home price in Cathcart is $680,000, up 10.1% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $369. Homes sell in a median of 43 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.8%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Cathcart, Washington?

On a $680,000 home in Cathcart, a traditional listing agent charges around $20,400 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $54,400 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $19,401, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $16,901 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Cathcart listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $20,400 on a $680,000 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 $19,401–$16,901 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Cathcart currently spends 43 days on the market before going under contract, up 17% from last year. 25% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 99.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 13.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Washington 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 $680,000 home, that could save you up to $16,901.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Washington. 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 $20,400 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Cathcart, Washington?

The median home in Cathcart sells for $680,000 with prices up 10.1% year-over-year. The average seller pays $20,400 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $16,901.

Cathcart Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

56out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

56/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Cathcart 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 TightnessNeutral

3 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Washington average is 2.7.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 10.1% year-over-year — vs. +7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.8% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.2% below list. Washington average is 98%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Washington average of 25.4%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

43 median days on market — 25 days faster than the Washington average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

25% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 30.5% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 13.3% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Washington average is 19.3%.

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.

$680,000

+10.1%

Days on Market

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

+17%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$369

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

99.8%

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.

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.

13.3%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

25%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$636,995 → $680,000

▲6.8%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Cathcart?

The average Cathcart homeowner saves $16,901 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $680,000 home.

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Your Cathcart home value

$680,000

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Traditional Agent (3%)

$20,400

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Cathcart in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $20,400 with a traditional 3% commission on a $680,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$20,400	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$19,0402.8% avg	$13,600~2% avg	$13,600~2% avg	$19,0402.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$10,200	$10,200	$10,200	$10,200
Total cost	$49,640	$27,299	$24,799	$29,240
Net proceeds	$630,360	$652,701	$655,201	$650,760
You save	—	$22,341	$24,841	$20,400No support