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

Houston is currently a seller's market with 2.7 months of supply. 33.3% of homes sell above asking price, and 33.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Houston is 65/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Houston?

The median home price in Houston is $337,000, up 24.8% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $324. Homes sell in a median of 41 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100.7%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Houston, Alaska?

On a $337,000 home in Houston, a traditional listing agent charges around $10,110 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $26,960 or more. With Ridley Pro, your listing fee is just $3,499 — saving you $6,611.

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

A traditional Houston listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $10,110 on a $337,000 home. Ridley Pro is a flat $3,499 with a dedicated licensed agent. That means you save $6,611 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Houston currently spends 41 days on the market before going under contract, up 16% from last year. 33.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100.7% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 12.5% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Alaska 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 $337,000 home, that could save you up to $6,611.

What's included with Ridley Pro?

Ridley Pro ($3,499) includes MLS listing distribution, a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. It's the full-service experience at a fraction of the traditional $10,110 commission.

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Houston, AK

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Houston, Alaska?

The median home in Houston sells for $337,000 with prices up 24.8% year-over-year. The average seller pays $10,110 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $6,611.

Houston Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

65out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

65/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Houston 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 TightnessFavors sellers

2.7 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 25% below the Alaska average of 3.6.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 24.8% year-over-year — vs. +18% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100.7% of asking — sellers are getting 0.7% above list on average. Alaska average is 98.2%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

33.3% of homes selling above list price — 171% above the Alaska average of 12.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

41 median days on market — 112 days faster than the Alaska average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

33.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 18.6% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 12.5% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Alaska average is 15.8%.

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.

$337,000

+24.8%

Days on Market

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

+16%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$324

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100.7%

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.

2.7

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

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

33.3%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

12.5%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

33.3%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$319,250 → $337,000

▲5.6%

$335K$330K$325K$320K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Houston?

The average Houston homeowner saves $6,611 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $337,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.0% of your home value

Your Houston home value

$337,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$10,110

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Houston in 2026 ranges from $3,499 with Ridley to approximately $10,110 with a traditional 3% commission on a $337,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	FSBO
Listing fee	$10,110	$3,499	$0
Buyer agent	$9,4362.8% avg	$6,740~2% avg	$9,4362.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$5,055	$5,055	$5,055
Total cost	$24,601	$15,294	$14,491
Net proceeds	$312,399	$321,706	$322,509
You save	—	$9,307	$10,110No support