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

Irwin is currently a seller's market with 2.5 months of supply. Homes are selling at 97.2% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Irwin is 54/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Irwin?

The median home price in Irwin is $273,000, up 60.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $172. Homes sell in a median of 66 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.2%.

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

On a $273,000 home in Irwin, a traditional listing agent charges around $8,190 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $21,840 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $7,191, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $4,691 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Irwin listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $8,190 on a $273,000 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 $7,191–$4,691 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Irwin currently spends 66 days on the market before going under contract, up 54% from last year. At a 97.2% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 20% 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 $273,000 home, that could save you up to $4,691.

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 $8,190 commission.

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

The median home in Irwin sells for $273,000 with prices up 60.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $8,190 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $4,691.

Irwin Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

54out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

54/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Irwin 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

2.5 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 47% below the South Carolina average of 4.7.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 60.6% year-over-year — vs. +9.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 97.2% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.8% below list. 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 SpeedNeutral

66 median days on market — 38 days faster than the South Carolina average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

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

Price StabilityNeutral

20% of listings have dropped their price. 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.

$273,000

+60.6%

Days on Market

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

+54%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$172

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97.2%

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.

2.5

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

20%

Pricing matters

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Irwin?

The average Irwin homeowner saves $4,691 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $273,000 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.7% of your home value

Your Irwin home value

$273,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,190

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Irwin in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $8,190 with a traditional 3% commission on a $273,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$8,190	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$7,6442.8% avg	$5,460~2% avg	$5,460~2% avg	$7,6442.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,095	$4,095	$4,095	$4,095
Total cost	$19,929	$13,054	$10,554	$11,739
Net proceeds	$253,071	$259,946	$262,446	$261,261
You save	—	$6,875	$9,375	$8,190No support