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

Hays is currently a balanced market with 4 months of supply. Homes are selling at 100% of list price, and 100% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Hays is 55/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Hays?

The median home price in Hays is $209,900, up 7.4% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $158. Homes sell in a median of 91 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Hays, North Carolina?

On a $209,900 home in Hays, a traditional listing agent charges around $6,297 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $16,792 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $5,298, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $2,798 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Hays listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $6,297 on a $209,900 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 $5,298–$2,798 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Hays currently spends 91 days on the market before going under contract, up 36% from last year. 100% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in North Carolina?

No. North Carolina 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 $209,900 home, that could save you up to $2,798.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in North Carolina. 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 $6,297 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Hays, North Carolina?

The median home in Hays sells for $209,900 with prices up 7.4% year-over-year. The average seller pays $6,297 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $2,798.

Hays Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

55out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

55/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Hays market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. North Carolina average is 4.5.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 7.4% year-over-year — vs. +10.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. North Carolina average is 96.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the North Carolina average of 15.4%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

91 median days on market — 14 days faster than the North Carolina average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

100% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 19% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. North Carolina average is 20%.

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.

$209,900

+7.4%

Days on Market

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

+36%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$158

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100%

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.

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

100%

Fast-moving

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Hays?

The average Hays homeowner saves $2,798 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $209,900 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.3% of your home value

Your Hays home value

$209,900

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$6,297

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Hays in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $6,297 with a traditional 3% commission on a $209,900 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$6,297	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,8772.8% avg	$4,198~2% avg	$4,198~2% avg	$5,8772.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,149	$3,149	$3,149	$3,149
Total cost	$15,323	$10,846	$8,346	$9,026
Net proceeds	$194,577	$199,054	$201,554	$200,874
You save	—	$4,477	$6,977	$6,297No support