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

Houston is currently a seller's market with 1 months of supply. 100% of homes sell above asking price, and 100% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Houston is 59/100 (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 $310,000, down 4.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $280. Homes sell in a median of 5 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 101.6%.

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

On a $310,000 home in Houston, a traditional listing agent charges around $9,300 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $24,800 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $8,301, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $5,801 while getting full agent support.

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 $9,300 on a $310,000 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 $8,301–$5,801 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Houston currently spends 5 days on the market before going under contract. 100% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 101.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price.

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

No. Delaware 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 $310,000 home, that could save you up to $5,801.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Delaware. 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 $9,300 commission.

National/Delaware

Houston, DE

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

The median home in Houston sells for $310,000 with prices down 4.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $9,300 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $5,801.

Houston Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

59out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

59/100

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. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 58% below the Delaware average of 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 4.6% year-over-year — vs. +11.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 101.6% of asking — sellers are getting 1.6% above list on average. Delaware average is 98.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

100% of homes selling above list price — 374% above the Delaware average of 21.1%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

5 median days on market — 60 days faster than the Delaware average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

100% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 32.1% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Delaware average is 19.1%.

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.

$310,000

-4.6%

Days on Market

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

Price per Sq Ft

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

$280

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

101.6%

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.

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.

100%

Strong demand

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

100%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$205,000 → $310,000

▲51.2%

$300K$200K

AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Houston?

The average Houston homeowner saves $5,801 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $310,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

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

Your Houston home value

$310,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$9,300

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 $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $9,300 with a traditional 3% commission on a $310,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$9,300	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$8,6802.8% avg	$6,200~2% avg	$6,200~2% avg	$8,6802.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,650	$4,650	$4,650	$4,650
Total cost	$22,630	$14,349	$11,849	$13,330
Net proceeds	$287,370	$295,651	$298,151	$296,670
You save	—	$5,801	$8,301	$9,300No support