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

Congress is currently a buyer's market with 6.5 months of supply. Homes are selling at 93.5% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Congress is 36/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Congress?

The median home price in Congress is $725,000. The median price per square foot is $469. Homes sell in a median of 81 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 93.5%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Congress, Arizona?

On a $725,000 home in Congress, a traditional listing agent charges around $21,750 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $58,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $20,751, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $18,251 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Congress listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $21,750 on a $725,000 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 $20,751–$18,251 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Congress currently spends 81 days on the market before going under contract. At a 93.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 23.1% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Arizona 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 $725,000 home, that could save you up to $18,251.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Arizona. 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 $21,750 commission.

National/Arizona

Congress, AZ

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Congress, Arizona?

The median home in Congress sells for $725,000. The average seller pays $21,750 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $18,251.

Congress Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

36out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

36/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Congress 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

6.5 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Arizona average is 4.2.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +3.4% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 93.5% of asking — buyers are negotiating 6.5% below list. Arizona average is 96.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Arizona average of 13.1%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

81 median days on market — 38 days faster than the Arizona average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 17.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

23.1% of listings have dropped their price. Arizona average is 19.1%.

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.

$725,000

Days on Market

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

Price per Sq Ft

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

$469

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

93.5%

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.

6.5

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.

23.1%

Pricing matters

12-Month Price Trend

$288,000 → $725,000

▲151.7%

$700K$600K$500K$400K$300K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Congress?

The average Congress homeowner saves $18,251 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $725,000 home.

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Your Congress home value

$725,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$21,750

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Congress in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $21,750 with a traditional 3% commission on a $725,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$21,750	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$20,3002.8% avg	$14,500~2% avg	$14,500~2% avg	$20,3002.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$10,875	$10,875	$10,875	$10,875
Total cost	$52,925	$28,874	$26,374	$31,175
Net proceeds	$672,075	$696,126	$698,626	$693,825
You save	—	$24,051	$26,551	$21,750No support