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

Kahaluu is currently a buyer's market with 12 months of supply. Homes are selling at 100% of list price, and 50% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Kahaluu is 57/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Kahaluu?

The median home price in Kahaluu is $1,500,000, up 30.4% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $875. Homes sell in a median of 37 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Kahaluu, Hawaii?

On a $1,500,000 home in Kahaluu, a traditional listing agent charges around $45,000 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $120,000 or more. With Ridley Pro, your listing fee is just $3,499 — saving you $41,501.

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

A traditional Kahaluu listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $45,000 on a $1,500,000 home. Ridley Pro is a flat $3,499 with a dedicated licensed agent. That means you save $41,501 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Kahaluu currently spends 37 days on the market before going under contract, down 99% from last year. 50% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 8.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Hawaii 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 $1,500,000 home, that could save you up to $41,501.

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 $45,000 commission.

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Kahaluu, HI

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Kahaluu, Hawaii?

The median home in Kahaluu sells for $1,500,000 with prices up 30.4% year-over-year. The average seller pays $45,000 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $41,501.

Kahaluu Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

57out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

57/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Kahaluu market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

12 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Hawaii average is 6.6.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 30.4% year-over-year — vs. +13.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. Hawaii average is 96.5%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Hawaii average of 13.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

37 median days on market — 199 days faster than the Hawaii average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 8.3% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Hawaii average is 15.6%.

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.

$1,500,000

+30.4%

Days on Market

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

-99%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$875

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.

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

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

Very Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

8.3%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$1,300,000 → $1,500,000

▲15.4%

$1.5M$1.4M$1.4M$1.4M$1.3M

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Kahaluu?

The average Kahaluu homeowner saves $41,501 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,500,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's a new car — paid in full — save 2.8% of your home value

Your Kahaluu home value

$1,500,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$45,000

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Kahaluu in 2026 ranges from $3,499 with Ridley to approximately $45,000 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,500,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	FSBO
Listing fee	$45,000	$3,499	$0
Buyer agent	$42,0002.8% avg	$30,000~2% avg	$42,0002.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$22,500	$22,500	$22,500
Total cost	$109,500	$55,999	$64,500
Net proceeds	$1,390,500	$1,444,001	$1,435,500
You save	—	$53,501	$45,000No support