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

Hoquiam is currently a buyer's market with 5 months of supply. 44.4% of homes sell above asking price, and 15.8% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Hoquiam is 29/100 (Emerging), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Hoquiam?

The median home price in Hoquiam is $170,370, down 31.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $169. Homes sell in a median of 98 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 88.7%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Hoquiam, Washington?

On a $170,370 home in Hoquiam, a traditional listing agent charges around $5,111 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $13,630 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $4,112, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $1,612 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Hoquiam listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $5,111 on a $170,370 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 $4,112–$1,612 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Hoquiam currently spends 98 days on the market before going under contract, down 74% from last year. 15.8% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 88.7% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 33.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Washington 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 $170,370 home, that could save you up to $1,612.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Washington. 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 $5,111 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Hoquiam, Washington?

The median home in Hoquiam sells for $170,370 with prices down 31.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $5,111 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $1,612.

Hoquiam Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

29out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Emerging

29/100

A buyer-friendly market — Ridley's flat fee helps you keep more equity.

What this means for sellers

Hoquiam is currently a buyer's market, and sellers should plan accordingly. Expect longer days on market and more price negotiation. The best strategy is to price competitively from day one, invest in presentation, and be open to concessions. Sellers who are patient and realistic about pricing can still close — and Ridley's flat fee means more of the sale price stays in your pocket.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

5 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Washington average is 2.7.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 31.3% year-over-year — vs. +7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 88.7% of asking — buyers are negotiating 11.3% below list. Washington average is 98%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

44.4% of homes selling above list price — 75% above the Washington average of 25.4%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

98 median days on market — 30 days slower than the Washington average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

15.8% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 30.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

33.3% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Washington average is 19.3%.

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.

$170,370

-31.3%

Days on Market

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

-74%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$169

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

88.7%

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.

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

44.4%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

33.3%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

15.8%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$205,320 → $170,370

▼17.0%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Hoquiam?

The average Hoquiam homeowner saves $1,612 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $170,370 home.

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That covers your moving costs — save 0.9% of your home value

Your Hoquiam home value

$170,370

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,111

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Hoquiam in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $5,111 with a traditional 3% commission on a $170,370 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$5,111	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$4,7702.8% avg	$3,407~2% avg	$3,407~2% avg	$4,7702.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,556	$2,556	$2,556	$2,556
Total cost	$12,437	$9,462	$6,962	$7,326
Net proceeds	$157,933	$160,908	$163,408	$163,044
You save	—	$2,975	$5,475	$5,111No support