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

Fremont is currently a seller's market with 2.5 months of supply. 33.9% of homes sell above asking price, and 67.6% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Fremont is 74/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Fremont?

The median home price in Fremont is $1,174,000, down 2.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $831. Homes sell in a median of 26 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 101.4%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Fremont, California?

On a $1,174,000 home in Fremont, a traditional listing agent charges around $35,220 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $93,920 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $34,221, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $31,721 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Fremont listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $35,220 on a $1,174,000 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 $34,221–$31,721 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Fremont currently spends 26 days on the market before going under contract. 67.6% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 101.4% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 14.2% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. California 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 $1,174,000 home, that could save you up to $31,721.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in California. 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 $35,220 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Fremont, California?

The median home in Fremont sells for $1,174,000 with prices down 2.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $35,220 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $31,721.

Fremont Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

74out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

74/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Fremont favor sellers right now. Demand is outpacing supply, and well-priced homes should attract strong interest. Sellers who list now are positioned to sell quickly and close at or above asking price.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2.5 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 29% below the California average of 3.5.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 2.6% year-over-year — vs. +0.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 101.4% of asking — sellers are getting 1.4% above list on average. California average is 99.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

33.9% of homes selling above list price — 14% above the California average of 29.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

26 median days on market — 29 days faster than the California average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

67.6% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 37.1% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 14.2% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. California average is 20.8%.

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.

$1,174,000

-2.6%

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.

$831

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

101.4%

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.

2.5

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.

33.9%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

14.2%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

67.6%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$1,512,500 → $1,174,000

▼22.4%

$1.6M$1.4M$1.2M

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Fremont?

The average Fremont homeowner saves $31,721 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,174,000 home.

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

Your Fremont home value

$1,174,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$35,220

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Fremont in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $35,220 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,174,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$35,220	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$32,8722.8% avg	$23,480~2% avg	$23,480~2% avg	$32,8722.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$17,610	$17,610	$17,610	$17,610
Total cost	$85,702	$44,589	$42,089	$50,482
Net proceeds	$1,088,298	$1,129,411	$1,131,911	$1,123,518
You save	—	$31,721	$34,221	$35,220No support