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

Hastings is currently a seller's market with 2.3 months of supply. 50% of homes sell above asking price, and 55.6% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Hastings is 56/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Hastings?

The median home price in Hastings is $313,138, down 4.2% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $134. Homes sell in a median of 144 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 96.9%.

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

On a $313,138 home in Hastings, a traditional listing agent charges around $9,394 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $25,051 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $8,395, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $5,895 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Hastings listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $9,394 on a $313,138 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 $8,395–$5,895 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Hastings currently spends 144 days on the market before going under contract, up 95% from last year. 55.6% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 96.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 14.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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 $313,138 home, that could save you up to $5,895.

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 $9,394 commission.

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Hastings, NY

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

The median home in Hastings sells for $313,138 with prices down 4.2% year-over-year. The average seller pays $9,394 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $5,895.

Hastings Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

56out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

56/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Hastings 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

2.3 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 4% below the New York average of 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 4.2% year-over-year — vs. +16.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3.1% below list. New York average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

50% of homes selling above list price — 47% above the New York average of 33.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

144 median days on market — 68 days slower than the New York average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

55.6% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.2% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 14.3% 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.

$313,138

-4.2%

Days on Market

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

144

+95%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$134

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

96.9%

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.

2.3

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.

50%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

14.3%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

55.6%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$270,000 → $313,138

▲16.0%

$500K$400K$300K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Hastings?

The average Hastings homeowner saves $5,895 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $313,138 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.9% of your home value

Your Hastings home value

$313,138

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$9,394

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Hastings in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $9,394 with a traditional 3% commission on a $313,138 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$9,394	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$8,7682.8% avg	$6,263~2% avg	$6,263~2% avg	$8,7682.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,697	$4,697	$4,697	$4,697
Total cost	$22,859	$14,459	$11,959	$13,465
Net proceeds	$290,279	$298,679	$301,179	$299,673
You save	—	$8,400	$10,900	$9,394No support