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

Decatur is currently a seller's market with 1.1 months of supply. Homes are selling at 93.1% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Decatur 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 Decatur?

The median home price in Decatur is $237,000, up 16.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $190. Homes sell in a median of 43 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 93.1%.

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

On a $237,000 home in Decatur, a traditional listing agent charges around $7,110 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $18,960 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $6,111, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,611 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Decatur listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $7,110 on a $237,000 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 $6,111–$3,611 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Decatur currently spends 43 days on the market before going under contract. At a 93.1% 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 $237,000 home, that could save you up to $3,611.

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 $7,110 commission.

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

The median home in Decatur sells for $237,000 with prices up 16.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $7,110 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,611.

Decatur Real Estate Market Conditions — March 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 Decatur 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

1.1 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 76% below the Arkansas average of 4.6.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 16.7% year-over-year — vs. +6.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 93.1% of asking — buyers are negotiating 6.9% below list. Arkansas average is 97.1%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Arkansas average of 12.2%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

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

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 19.6% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Arkansas average is 19%.

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.

$237,000

+16.7%

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.

$190

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

93.1%

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.

1.1

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

12-Month Price Trend

$175,000 → $237,000

▲35.4%

$300K$250K$200K$150K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Decatur?

The average Decatur homeowner saves $3,611 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $237,000 home.

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

Your Decatur home value

$237,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,110

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Decatur in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,110 with a traditional 3% commission on a $237,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$7,110	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,6362.8% avg	$4,740~2% avg	$4,740~2% avg	$6,6362.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,555	$3,555	$3,555	$3,555
Total cost	$17,301	$11,794	$9,294	$10,191
Net proceeds	$219,699	$225,206	$227,706	$226,809
You save	—	$3,611	$6,111	$7,110No support