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

Cotter is currently a seller's market with 2.5 months of supply. Homes are selling at 98.2% of list price, and 33.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Cotter is 53/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Cotter?

The median home price in Cotter is $240,450. The median price per square foot is $152. Homes sell in a median of 157 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.2%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Cotter, Arkansas?

On a $240,450 home in Cotter, a traditional listing agent charges around $7,214 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $19,236 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $6,215, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,715 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Cotter listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $7,214 on a $240,450 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 $6,215–$3,715 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Cotter currently spends 157 days on the market before going under contract. 33.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 98.2% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

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

No. Arkansas 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 $240,450 home, that could save you up to $3,715.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Arkansas. 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 $7,214 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Cotter, Arkansas?

The median home in Cotter sells for $240,450. The average seller pays $7,214 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,715.

Cotter Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

53out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

53/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Cotter market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2.5 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 17% below the Arkansas average of 3.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +9.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.2% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.8% below list. Arkansas average is 96.1%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Arkansas average of 11.5%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

157 median days on market — 63 days slower than the Arkansas average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

33.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 10.7% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Arkansas average is 14.4%.

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.

$240,450

Days on Market

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

157

Price per Sq Ft

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

$152

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.2%

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.

2.5

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

33.3%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$230,000 → $240,450

▲4.5%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Cotter?

The average Cotter homeowner saves $3,715 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $240,450 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.5% of your home value

Your Cotter home value

$240,450

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,214

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Cotter in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,214 with a traditional 3% commission on a $240,450 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$7,214	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,7332.8% avg	$4,809~2% avg	$4,809~2% avg	$6,7332.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,607	$3,607	$3,607	$3,607
Total cost	$17,554	$11,915	$9,415	$10,340
Net proceeds	$222,896	$228,535	$231,035	$230,110
You save	—	$5,639	$8,139	$7,214No support