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

Foley is currently a balanced market with 4.4 months of supply. 7.1% of homes sell above asking price, and 16.4% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Foley is 36/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Foley?

The median home price in Foley is $327,532, up 2.1% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $176. Homes sell in a median of 95 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.6%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Foley, Alabama?

On a $327,532 home in Foley, a traditional listing agent charges around $9,826 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $26,203 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $8,827, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $6,327 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Foley listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $9,826 on a $327,532 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 $8,827–$6,327 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Foley currently spends 95 days on the market before going under contract. 16.4% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 97.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 24.5% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Alabama 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 $327,532 home, that could save you up to $6,327.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Alabama. 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 $9,826 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Foley, Alabama?

The median home in Foley sells for $327,532 with prices up 2.1% year-over-year. The average seller pays $9,826 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $6,327.

Foley Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

36out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

36/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Foley 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 TightnessNeutral

4.4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Alabama average is 5.2.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 2.1% year-over-year — vs. +3.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.6% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.4% below list. Alabama average is 96.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

7.1% of homes selling above list price — 47% below the Alabama average of 13.5%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

95 median days on market — 5 days slower than the Alabama average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

16.4% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 22.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

24.5% of listings have dropped their price. Alabama average is 24.6%.

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.

$327,532

+2.1%

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.

$176

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97.6%

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.

4.4

Balanced

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.

7.1%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

24.5%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

16.4%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$323,154 → $327,532

▲1.4%

$335K$330K$325K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Foley?

The average Foley homeowner saves $6,327 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $327,532 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.9% of your home value

Your Foley home value

$327,532

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$9,826

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Foley in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $9,826 with a traditional 3% commission on a $327,532 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$9,826	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$9,1712.8% avg	$6,551~2% avg	$6,551~2% avg	$9,1712.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,913	$4,913	$4,913	$4,913
Total cost	$23,910	$14,963	$12,463	$14,084
Net proceeds	$303,622	$312,569	$315,069	$313,448
You save	—	$6,327	$8,827	$9,826No support