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

Clearwater is currently a buyer's market with 5 months of supply. Homes are selling at 100% of list price, and 100% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Clearwater is 54/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Clearwater?

The median home price in Clearwater is $251,700, down 6.4% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $139. Homes sell in a median of 42 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Clearwater, South Carolina?

On a $251,700 home in Clearwater, a traditional listing agent charges around $7,551 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $20,136 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $6,552, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $4,052 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Clearwater listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $7,551 on a $251,700 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 $6,552–$4,052 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Clearwater currently spends 42 days on the market before going under contract, up 32% from last year. 100% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in South Carolina?

No. South Carolina 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 $251,700 home, that could save you up to $4,052.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in South Carolina. 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 $7,551 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Clearwater, South Carolina?

The median home in Clearwater sells for $251,700 with prices down 6.4% year-over-year. The average seller pays $7,551 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $4,052.

Clearwater Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

54out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

54/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Clearwater 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 buyers

5 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. South Carolina average is 4.7.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 6.4% year-over-year — vs. +9.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. South Carolina average is 96.2%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the South Carolina average of 11.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

42 median days on market — 62 days faster than the South Carolina average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

100% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.3% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. South Carolina average is 21.4%.

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.

$251,700

-6.4%

Days on Market

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

+32%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$139

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100%

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.

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

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

Very Competitive

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

100%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$274,900 → $251,700

▼8.4%

$270K$260K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Clearwater?

The average Clearwater homeowner saves $4,052 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $251,700 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.6% of your home value

Your Clearwater home value

$251,700

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,551

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Clearwater in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,551 with a traditional 3% commission on a $251,700 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$7,551	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$7,0482.8% avg	$5,034~2% avg	$5,034~2% avg	$7,0482.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,776	$3,776	$3,776	$3,776
Total cost	$18,375	$12,309	$9,809	$10,824
Net proceeds	$233,325	$239,391	$241,891	$240,876
You save	—	$6,066	$8,566	$7,551No support