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

Ketchum is currently a buyer's market with 5.9 months of supply. Homes are selling at 100% of list price, and 16.7% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Ketchum 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 Ketchum?

The median home price in Ketchum is $2,995,000, up 65.5% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $1224. Homes sell in a median of 81 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Ketchum, Idaho?

On a $2,995,000 home in Ketchum, a traditional listing agent charges around $89,850 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $239,600 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $88,851, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $86,351 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Ketchum listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $89,850 on a $2,995,000 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 $88,851–$86,351 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Ketchum currently spends 81 days on the market before going under contract. 16.7% 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 26.8% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Idaho 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 $2,995,000 home, that could save you up to $86,351.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Idaho. 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 $89,850 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Ketchum, Idaho?

The median home in Ketchum sells for $2,995,000 with prices up 65.5% year-over-year. The average seller pays $89,850 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $86,351.

Ketchum 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 Ketchum 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 TightnessFavors buyers

5.9 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Idaho average is 3.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 65.5% year-over-year — vs. +6.5% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. Idaho average is 98.2%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Idaho average of 11.5%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

81 median days on market — 58 days faster than the Idaho average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

16.7% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 21.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

26.8% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Idaho average is 28.7%.

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.

$2,995,000

+65.5%

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.

$1224

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.

5.9

Buyer’s market

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.

26.8%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

16.7%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$1,595,000 → $2,995,000

▲87.8%

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Ketchum?

The average Ketchum homeowner saves $86,351 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $2,995,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That could cover a year of college tuition — save 2.9% of your home value

Your Ketchum home value

$2,995,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$89,850

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Ketchum in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $89,850 with a traditional 3% commission on a $2,995,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$89,850	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$83,8602.8% avg	$59,900~2% avg	$59,900~2% avg	$83,8602.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$44,925	$44,925	$44,925	$44,925
Total cost	$218,635	$108,324	$105,824	$128,785
Net proceeds	$2,776,365	$2,886,676	$2,889,176	$2,866,215
You save	—	$86,351	$88,851	$89,850No support