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

Laie is currently a balanced market with 4 months of supply. Homes are selling at 98.9% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Laie is 45/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Laie?

The median home price in Laie is $1,127,500, down 11.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $850. Homes sell in a median of 99 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.9%.

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

On a $1,127,500 home in Laie, a traditional listing agent charges around $33,825 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $90,200 or more. With Ridley Pro, your listing fee is just $3,499 — saving you $30,326.

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

A traditional Laie listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $33,825 on a $1,127,500 home. Ridley Pro is a flat $3,499 with a dedicated licensed agent. That means you save $30,326 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Laie currently spends 99 days on the market before going under contract, down 105% from last year. At a 98.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 12.5% 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 $1,127,500 home, that could save you up to $30,326.

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 $33,825 commission.

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Laie, HI

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

The median home in Laie sells for $1,127,500 with prices down 11.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $33,825 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $30,326.

Laie Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

45out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

45/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Laie 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

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Hawaii average is 6.6.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 11.7% year-over-year — vs. +13.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.1% below list. 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 buyers

99 median days on market — 137 days faster than the Hawaii average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.5% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 12.5% 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.

$1,127,500

-11.7%

Days on Market

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

-105%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$850

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.9%

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.

Not Very Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

12.5%

Well-priced market

12-Month Price Trend

$1,825,000 → $1,127,500

▼38.2%

$1.8M$1.6M$1.4M$1.2M

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Laie?

The average Laie homeowner saves $30,326 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,127,500 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's a new car — paid in full — save 2.7% of your home value

Your Laie home value

$1,127,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$33,825

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Laie in 2026 ranges from $3,499 with Ridley to approximately $33,825 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,127,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	FSBO
Listing fee	$33,825	$3,499	$0
Buyer agent	$31,5702.8% avg	$22,550~2% avg	$31,5702.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$16,913	$16,913	$16,913
Total cost	$82,308	$42,962	$48,483
Net proceeds	$1,045,192	$1,084,538	$1,079,017
You save	—	$39,346	$33,825No support