Is Kent Acres a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Kent Acres is currently a balanced market with 3 months of supply. Homes are selling at 100% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Kent Acres is 47/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Kent Acres?

The median home price in Kent Acres is $199,950, down 43.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $163. Homes sell in a median of 133 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100%.

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

On a $199,950 home in Kent Acres, a traditional listing agent charges around $5,999 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $15,996 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $5,000, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $2,500 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Kent Acres listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $5,999 on a $199,950 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 $5,000–$2,500 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Kent Acres?

The median home in Kent Acres currently spends 133 days on the market before going under contract. At a 100% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 16.7% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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 $199,950 home, that could save you up to $2,500.

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 $5,999 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Kent Acres, Delaware?

The median home in Kent Acres sells for $199,950 with prices down 43.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $5,999 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $2,500.

Kent Acres Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

47out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

47/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Kent Acres market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Buyers have more options and are negotiating harder. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

3 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Delaware average is 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 43.7% year-over-year — vs. +11.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. Delaware average is 98.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Delaware average of 21.1%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

133 median days on market — 68 days slower than the Delaware average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 32.1% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

16.7% of listings have dropped their price. 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.

$199,950

-43.7%

Days on Market

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

133

Price per Sq Ft

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

$163

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.

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

16.7%

Well-priced market

12-Month Price Trend

$300,000 → $199,950

▼33.4%

$400K$300K$200K$100K

AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Kent Acres?

The average Kent Acres homeowner saves $2,500 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $199,950 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.3% of your home value

Your Kent Acres home value

$199,950

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,999

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Kent Acres?

The total cost to sell a house in Kent Acres in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $5,999 with a traditional 3% commission on a $199,950 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$5,999	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,5992.8% avg	$3,999~2% avg	$3,999~2% avg	$5,5992.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,999	$2,999	$2,999	$2,999
Total cost	$14,597	$10,497	$7,997	$8,598
Net proceeds	$185,353	$189,453	$191,953	$191,352
You save	—	$2,500	$5,000	$5,999No support