Is Fair Haven a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Fair Haven is currently a seller's market with 0.4 months of supply. 60% of homes sell above asking price, and 75% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Fair Haven is 60/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Fair Haven?

The median home price in Fair Haven is $1,212,000, down 13.4% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $818. Homes sell in a median of 13 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 110.7%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Fair Haven, New Jersey?

On a $1,212,000 home in Fair Haven, a traditional listing agent charges around $36,360 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $96,960 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $35,361, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $32,861 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Fair Haven listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $36,360 on a $1,212,000 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 $35,361–$32,861 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Fair Haven?

The median home in Fair Haven currently spends 13 days on the market before going under contract, down 3% from last year. 75% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 110.7% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in New Jersey?

No. New Jersey 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 $1,212,000 home, that could save you up to $32,861.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New Jersey. 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 $36,360 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Fair Haven, New Jersey?

The median home in Fair Haven sells for $1,212,000 with prices down 13.4% year-over-year. The average seller pays $36,360 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $32,861.

Fair Haven Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

60out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

60/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Fair Haven 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

0.4 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 88% below the New Jersey average of 3.4.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 13.4% year-over-year — vs. +10% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 110.7% of asking — sellers are getting 10.7% above list on average. New Jersey average is 99.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

60% of homes selling above list price — 46% above the New Jersey average of 41.1%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

13 median days on market — 61 days faster than the New Jersey average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

75% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 23.7% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New Jersey average is 14.2%.

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.

$1,212,000

-13.4%

Days on Market

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

-3%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$818

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

110.7%

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.

0.4

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

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

60%

Strong demand

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

75%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$2,300,000 → $1,212,000

▼47.3%

$2.5M$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Fair Haven?

The average Fair Haven homeowner saves $32,861 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,212,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's a new car — paid in full — save 2.7% of your home value

Your Fair Haven home value

$1,212,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$36,360

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Fair Haven?

The total cost to sell a house in Fair Haven in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $36,360 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,212,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$36,360	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$33,9362.8% avg	$24,240~2% avg	$24,240~2% avg	$33,9362.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$18,180	$18,180	$18,180	$18,180
Total cost	$88,476	$45,919	$43,419	$52,116
Net proceeds	$1,123,524	$1,166,081	$1,168,581	$1,159,884
You save	—	$42,557	$45,057	$36,360No support