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

Garland is currently a balanced market with 4.9 months of supply. 19.2% of homes sell above asking price, and 19.6% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Garland 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 Garland?

The median home price in Garland is $287,000, down 4.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $167. Homes sell in a median of 70 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.2%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Garland, Texas?

On a $287,000 home in Garland, a traditional listing agent charges around $8,610 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $22,960 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $7,611, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $5,111 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Garland listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $8,610 on a $287,000 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 $7,611–$5,111 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Garland currently spends 70 days on the market before going under contract. 19.6% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 97.2% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 28.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Texas 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 $287,000 home, that could save you up to $5,111.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Texas. 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 $8,610 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Garland, Texas?

The median home in Garland sells for $287,000 with prices down 4.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $8,610 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $5,111.

Garland 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 Garland market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Price drops are common, so pricing accurately from the start is critical. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

4.9 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Texas average is 15.2.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 4.3% year-over-year — vs. -1.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 97.2% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.8% below list. Texas average is 96.3%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

19.2% of homes selling above list price — 94% above the Texas average of 9.9%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

70 median days on market — 15 days faster than the Texas average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

19.6% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 18.3% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

28.3% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Texas average is 24.7%.

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.

$287,000

-4.3%

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.

$167

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97.2%

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.

4.9

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.

19.2%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

28.3%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

19.6%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$325,000 → $287,000

▼11.7%

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Garland?

The average Garland homeowner saves $5,111 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $287,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.8% of your home value

Your Garland home value

$287,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,610

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Garland in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $8,610 with a traditional 3% commission on a $287,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$8,610	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$8,0362.8% avg	$5,740~2% avg	$5,740~2% avg	$8,0362.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,305	$4,305	$4,305	$4,305
Total cost	$20,951	$13,544	$11,044	$12,341
Net proceeds	$266,049	$273,456	$275,956	$274,659
You save	—	$5,111	$7,611	$8,610No support