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

Ettrick is currently a seller's market with 1.8 months of supply. 40% of homes sell above asking price, and 20% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Ettrick is 56/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Ettrick?

The median home price in Ettrick is $266,000, down 8.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $195. Homes sell in a median of 73 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100.1%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Ettrick, Virginia?

On a $266,000 home in Ettrick, a traditional listing agent charges around $7,980 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $21,280 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $6,981, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $4,481 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Ettrick listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $7,980 on a $266,000 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 $6,981–$4,481 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Ettrick currently spends 73 days on the market before going under contract, up 69% from last year. 20% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100.1% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 33.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Virginia 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 $266,000 home, that could save you up to $4,481.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Virginia. 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 $7,980 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Ettrick, Virginia?

The median home in Ettrick sells for $266,000 with prices down 8.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $7,980 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $4,481.

Ettrick Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

56out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

56/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Ettrick market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1.8 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 22% below the Virginia average of 2.3.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 8.3% year-over-year — vs. +6.3% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100.1% of asking — sellers are getting 0.1% above list on average. Virginia average is 97.6%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

40% of homes selling above list price — 47% above the Virginia average of 27.2%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

73 median days on market — 5 days slower than the Virginia average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

20% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 30.1% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

33.3% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Virginia average is 14.6%.

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.

$266,000

-8.3%

Days on Market

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

+69%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$195

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100.1%

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.

1.8

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

40%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

33.3%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

20%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$256,000 → $266,000

▲3.9%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Ettrick?

The average Ettrick homeowner saves $4,481 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $266,000 home.

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Your Ettrick home value

$266,000

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Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,980

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Ettrick in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,980 with a traditional 3% commission on a $266,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$7,980	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$7,4482.8% avg	$5,320~2% avg	$5,320~2% avg	$7,4482.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,990	$3,990	$3,990	$3,990
Total cost	$19,418	$12,809	$10,309	$11,438
Net proceeds	$246,582	$253,191	$255,691	$254,562
You save	—	$6,609	$9,109	$7,980No support