Is Great Bend a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Great Bend is currently a seller's market with 2 months of supply. Homes are selling at 94.7% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Great Bend is 49/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Great Bend?

The median home price in Great Bend is $184,500, down 20.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $132. Homes sell in a median of 152 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 94.7%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Great Bend, New York?

On a $184,500 home in Great Bend, a traditional listing agent charges around $5,535 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $14,760 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $4,536, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $2,036 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Great Bend listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $5,535 on a $184,500 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 $4,536–$2,036 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Great Bend?

The median home in Great Bend currently spends 152 days on the market before going under contract, up 47% from last year. At a 94.7% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in New York?

No. New York 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 $184,500 home, that could save you up to $2,036.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New York. 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 $5,535 commission.

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Great Bend, NY

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Great Bend, New York?

The median home in Great Bend sells for $184,500 with prices down 20.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $5,535 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $2,036.

Great Bend Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

49out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

49/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Great Bend 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 TightnessFavors sellers

2 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 17% below the New York average of 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 20.6% year-over-year — vs. +16.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 94.7% of asking — buyers are negotiating 5.3% below list. New York average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the New York average of 33.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

152 median days on market — 76 days slower than the New York average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New York average is 13.1%.

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.

$184,500

-20.6%

Days on Market

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

152

+47%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$132

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

94.7%

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.

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

12-Month Price Trend

$210,000 → $184,500

▼12.1%

$210K$200K$190K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Great Bend?

The average Great Bend homeowner saves $2,036 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $184,500 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.1% of your home value

Your Great Bend home value

$184,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,535

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Great Bend?

The total cost to sell a house in Great Bend in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $5,535 with a traditional 3% commission on a $184,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$5,535	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,1662.8% avg	$3,690~2% avg	$3,690~2% avg	$5,1662.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,768	$2,768	$2,768	$2,768
Total cost	$13,469	$9,957	$7,457	$7,934
Net proceeds	$171,031	$174,543	$177,043	$176,566
You save	—	$3,512	$6,012	$5,535No support