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

Kingsport is currently a balanced market with 3.7 months of supply. 17.1% of homes sell above asking price, and 21.4% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Kingsport is 34/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Kingsport?

The median home price in Kingsport is $260,383, down 13.9% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $163. Homes sell in a median of 83 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 96.8%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Kingsport, Tennessee?

On a $260,383 home in Kingsport, a traditional listing agent charges around $7,811 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $20,831 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $6,812, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $4,312 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Kingsport listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $7,811 on a $260,383 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 $6,812–$4,312 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Kingsport currently spends 83 days on the market before going under contract. 21.4% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 96.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 27.7% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Tennessee 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 $260,383 home, that could save you up to $4,312.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Tennessee. 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 $7,811 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Kingsport, Tennessee?

The median home in Kingsport sells for $260,383 with prices down 13.9% year-over-year. The average seller pays $7,811 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $4,312.

Kingsport Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

34out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

34/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Kingsport 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

3.7 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Tennessee average is 5.9.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 13.9% year-over-year — vs. -0.3% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96.8% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3.2% below list. Tennessee average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

17.1% of homes selling above list price — 32% above the Tennessee average of 13%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

83 median days on market — 6 days faster than the Tennessee average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

21.4% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 22.4% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

27.7% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Tennessee average is 21.2%.

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.

$260,383

-13.9%

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.

$163

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

96.8%

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.

3.7

Balanced

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.

17.1%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

27.7%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

21.4%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$244,500 → $260,383

▲6.5%

$280K$260K

AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Kingsport?

The average Kingsport homeowner saves $4,312 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $260,383 home.

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

Your Kingsport home value

$260,383

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,811

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Kingsport in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,811 with a traditional 3% commission on a $260,383 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$7,811	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$7,2912.8% avg	$5,208~2% avg	$5,208~2% avg	$7,2912.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,906	$3,906	$3,906	$3,906
Total cost	$19,008	$12,613	$10,113	$11,197
Net proceeds	$241,375	$247,770	$250,270	$249,186
You save	—	$4,312	$6,812	$7,811No support

Based on the Kingsport median home price of $260,383. Buyer agent commission and closing costs are estimated and may vary.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Kingsport

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $7,811 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

AI + expert price your home

AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Kingsport market data so you list at the right price.

AI prepares your home

AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

Listed on MLS & 100+ sites

Professional listing syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and everywhere Kingsport buyers look — plus a custom Ridley listing page with AI chat.

Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

Close and keep $4,312 more

Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.

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Kingsport Neighborhoods

Neighborhood-level market data for 5 areas in Kingsport.

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