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

Hilltop is currently a balanced market with 4 months of supply. Homes are selling at 100% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Hilltop is 51/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Hilltop?

The median home price in Hilltop is $159,900, up 10.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $157. Homes sell in a median of 54 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Hilltop, South Carolina?

On a $159,900 home in Hilltop, a traditional listing agent charges around $4,797 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $12,792 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $3,798, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $1,298 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Hilltop listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $4,797 on a $159,900 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 $3,798–$1,298 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Hilltop currently spends 54 days on the market before going under contract, down 31% from last year. At a 100% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 75% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. South 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 $159,900 home, that could save you up to $1,298.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in South 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 $4,797 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Hilltop, South Carolina?

The median home in Hilltop sells for $159,900 with prices up 10.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $4,797 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $1,298.

Hilltop Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

51out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

51/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Hilltop market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. South Carolina average is 4.7.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 10.3% year-over-year — vs. +9.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. South Carolina average is 96.2%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the South Carolina average of 11.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

54 median days on market — 50 days faster than the South Carolina average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.3% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

75% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. South Carolina average is 21.4%.

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.

$159,900

+10.3%

Days on Market

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

-31%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$157

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

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

75%

Price carefully

12-Month Price Trend

$182,500 → $159,900

▼12.4%

$200K$180K$160K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Hilltop?

The average Hilltop homeowner saves $1,298 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $159,900 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 0.8% of your home value

Your Hilltop home value

$159,900

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$4,797

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Hilltop in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $4,797 with a traditional 3% commission on a $159,900 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$4,797	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$4,4772.8% avg	$3,198~2% avg	$3,198~2% avg	$4,4772.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,399	$2,399	$2,399	$2,399
Total cost	$11,673	$9,096	$6,596	$6,876
Net proceeds	$148,227	$150,804	$153,304	$153,024
You save	—	$2,577	$5,077	$4,797No support