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

Friendly is currently a seller's market with 2.4 months of supply. 44.4% of homes sell above asking price, and 25% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Friendly is 65/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Friendly?

The median home price in Friendly is $505,000, down 2.9% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $189. Homes sell in a median of 59 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100.8%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Friendly, Maryland?

On a $505,000 home in Friendly, a traditional listing agent charges around $15,150 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $40,400 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $14,151, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $11,651 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Friendly listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $15,150 on a $505,000 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 $14,151–$11,651 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Friendly currently spends 59 days on the market before going under contract, up 7% from last year. 25% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 13.6% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Maryland 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 $505,000 home, that could save you up to $11,651.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Maryland. 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 $15,150 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Friendly, Maryland?

The median home in Friendly sells for $505,000 with prices down 2.9% year-over-year. The average seller pays $15,150 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $11,651.

Friendly Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

65out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

65/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Friendly 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

2.4 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 4% below the Maryland average of 2.5.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 2.9% year-over-year — vs. +1.4% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100.8% of asking — sellers are getting 0.8% above list on average. Maryland average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

44.4% of homes selling above list price — 67% above the Maryland average of 26.6%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

59 median days on market — 15 days faster than the Maryland average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

25% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 29.2% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 13.6% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Maryland average is 19.4%.

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.

$505,000

-2.9%

Days on Market

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

+7%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$189

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100.8%

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.

2.4

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.

44.4%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

13.6%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

25%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$502,500 → $505,000

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Friendly?

The average Friendly homeowner saves $11,651 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $505,000 home.

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Your Friendly home value

$505,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$15,150

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Friendly in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $15,150 with a traditional 3% commission on a $505,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$15,150	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$14,1402.8% avg	$10,100~2% avg	$10,100~2% avg	$14,1402.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$7,575	$7,575	$7,575	$7,575
Total cost	$36,865	$21,174	$18,674	$21,715
Net proceeds	$468,135	$483,826	$486,326	$483,285
You save	—	$15,691	$18,191	$15,150No support