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

Emporia is currently a seller's market with 2.1 months of supply. Homes are selling at 71.8% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Emporia is 35/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Emporia?

The median home price in Emporia is $155,500, down 10.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $101. Homes sell in a median of 33 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 71.8%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Emporia, Kansas?

On a $155,500 home in Emporia, a traditional listing agent charges around $4,665 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $12,440 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $3,666, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $1,166 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Emporia listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $4,665 on a $155,500 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 $3,666–$1,166 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Emporia currently spends 33 days on the market before going under contract. At a 71.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 24.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Kansas 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 $155,500 home, that could save you up to $1,166.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Kansas. 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 $4,665 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Emporia, Kansas?

The median home in Emporia sells for $155,500 with prices down 10.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $4,665 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $1,166.

Emporia Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

35out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

35/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Emporia 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 sellers

2.1 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 36% below the Kansas average of 3.3.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 10.6% year-over-year — vs. +3.1% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 71.8% of asking — buyers are negotiating 28.2% below list. Kansas average is 98%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Kansas average of 9.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

33 median days on market — 26 days faster than the Kansas average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 33.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

24.3% of listings have dropped their price. Kansas average is 25.3%.

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.

$155,500

-10.6%

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.

$101

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

71.8%

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.

2.1

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

24.3%

Pricing matters

12-Month Price Trend

$244,900 → $155,500

▼36.5%

$200K$150K

AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Emporia?

The average Emporia homeowner saves $1,166 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $155,500 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 0.7% of your home value

Your Emporia home value

$155,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$4,665

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Emporia in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $4,665 with a traditional 3% commission on a $155,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$4,665	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$4,3542.8% avg	$3,110~2% avg	$3,110~2% avg	$4,3542.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,333	$2,333	$2,333	$2,333
Total cost	$11,352	$8,942	$6,442	$6,687
Net proceeds	$144,148	$146,558	$149,058	$148,813
You save	—	$1,166	$3,666	$4,665No support