Is Folly Beach a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Folly Beach is currently a buyer's market with 10 months of supply. Homes are selling at 93.7% of list price, and 22.2% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Folly Beach is 10/100 (Emerging), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Folly Beach?

The median home price in Folly Beach is $824,500, down 40.5% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $545. Homes sell in a median of 268 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 93.7%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Folly Beach, South Carolina?

On a $824,500 home in Folly Beach, a traditional listing agent charges around $24,735 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $65,960 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $23,736, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $21,236 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Folly Beach listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $24,735 on a $824,500 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 $23,736–$21,236 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Folly Beach?

The median home in Folly Beach currently spends 268 days on the market before going under contract, up 129% from last year. 22.2% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 93.7% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 15% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in South Carolina?

No. South Carolina 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 $824,500 home, that could save you up to $21,236.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in South Carolina. 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 $24,735 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Folly Beach, South Carolina?

The median home in Folly Beach sells for $824,500 with prices down 40.5% year-over-year. The average seller pays $24,735 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $21,236.

Folly Beach Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

10out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Emerging

10/100

A buyer-friendly market — Ridley's flat fee helps you keep more equity.

What this means for sellers

Folly Beach is currently a buyer's market, and sellers should plan accordingly. Expect longer days on market and more price negotiation. The best strategy is to price competitively from day one, invest in presentation, and be open to concessions. Sellers who are patient and realistic about pricing can still close — and Ridley's flat fee means more of the sale price stays in your pocket.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

10 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. South Carolina average is 4.7.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 40.5% year-over-year — vs. +9.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 93.7% of asking — buyers are negotiating 6.3% below list. South Carolina average is 96.2%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the South Carolina average of 11.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

268 median days on market — 164 days slower than the South Carolina average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

22.2% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.3% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 15% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. South Carolina average is 21.4%.

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.

$824,500

-40.5%

Days on Market

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

268

+129%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$545

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

93.7%

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.

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

15%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

22.2%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$1,220,000 → $824,500

▼32.4%

$1.6M$1.4M$1.2M$1.0M$800K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Folly Beach?

The average Folly Beach homeowner saves $21,236 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $824,500 home.

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That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.6% of your home value

Your Folly Beach home value

$824,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$24,735

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Folly Beach?

The total cost to sell a house in Folly Beach in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $24,735 with a traditional 3% commission on a $824,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$24,735	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$23,0862.8% avg	$16,490~2% avg	$16,490~2% avg	$23,0862.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$12,368	$12,368	$12,368	$12,368
Total cost	$60,189	$32,357	$29,857	$35,454
Net proceeds	$764,311	$792,143	$794,643	$789,046
You save	—	$27,832	$30,332	$24,735No support