Is Clear Lake Shores a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Clear Lake Shores is currently a buyer's market with 7.5 months of supply. Homes are selling at 97.8% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Clear Lake Shores is 43/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Clear Lake Shores?

The median home price in Clear Lake Shores is $1,512,500, up 404.2% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $392. Homes sell in a median of 245 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.8%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Clear Lake Shores, Texas?

On a $1,512,500 home in Clear Lake Shores, a traditional listing agent charges around $45,375 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $121,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $44,376, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $41,876 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Clear Lake Shores agent?

A traditional Clear Lake Shores listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $45,375 on a $1,512,500 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 $44,376–$41,876 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Clear Lake Shores?

The median home in Clear Lake Shores currently spends 245 days on the market before going under contract, up 94% from last year. At a 97.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. 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 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 $1,512,500 home, that could save you up to $41,876.

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 $45,375 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Clear Lake Shores, Texas?

The median home in Clear Lake Shores sells for $1,512,500 with prices up 404.2% year-over-year. The average seller pays $45,375 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $41,876.

Clear Lake Shores Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

43out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

43/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Clear Lake Shores 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 TightnessFavors buyers

7.5 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Texas average is 6.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 404.2% year-over-year — vs. +6.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.8% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.2% 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

245 median days on market — 127 days slower than the Texas average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

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

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 13.3% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. 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.

$1,512,500

+404.2%

Days on Market

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

245

+94%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$392

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97.8%

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.

7.5

Buyer’s market

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

12-Month Price Trend

$330,000 → $1,512,500

▲358.3%

$1.5M$1.0M$500K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Clear Lake Shores?

The average Clear Lake Shores homeowner saves $41,876 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,512,500 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's a new car — paid in full — save 2.8% of your home value

Your Clear Lake Shores home value

$1,512,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$45,375

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Clear Lake Shores?

The total cost to sell a house in Clear Lake Shores in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $45,375 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,512,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$45,375	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$42,3502.8% avg	$30,250~2% avg	$30,250~2% avg	$42,3502.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$22,688	$22,688	$22,688	$22,688
Total cost	$110,413	$56,437	$53,937	$65,038
Net proceeds	$1,402,087	$1,456,063	$1,458,563	$1,447,462
You save	—	$53,976	$56,476	$45,375No support