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

Lakewood is currently a balanced market with 3 months of supply. Homes are selling at 92% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Lakewood is 50/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Lakewood?

The median home price in Lakewood is $345,000, up 136.5% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $132. Homes sell in a median of 134 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 92%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Lakewood, South Carolina?

On a $345,000 home in Lakewood, a traditional listing agent charges around $10,350 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $27,600 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $9,351, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $6,851 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Lakewood listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $10,350 on a $345,000 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 $9,351–$6,851 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Lakewood currently spends 134 days on the market before going under contract, up 113% from last year. At a 92% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 66.7% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in South Carolina?

No. South Carolina 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 $345,000 home, that could save you up to $6,851.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in South Carolina. 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 $10,350 commission.

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Lakewood, SC

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Lakewood, South Carolina?

The median home in Lakewood sells for $345,000 with prices up 136.5% year-over-year. The average seller pays $10,350 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $6,851.

Lakewood Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

50out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

50/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Lakewood market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

3 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. South Carolina average is 4.7.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 136.5% year-over-year — vs. +9.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 92% of asking — buyers are negotiating 8% below list. South Carolina average is 96.2%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the South Carolina average of 11.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

134 median days on market — 30 days slower than the South Carolina average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.3% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

66.7% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. South Carolina average is 21.4%.

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.

$345,000

+136.5%

Days on Market

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

134

+113%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$132

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

92%

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.

66.7%

Price carefully

12-Month Price Trend

$50,000 → $345,000

▲590.0%

$300K$200K$100K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Lakewood?

The average Lakewood homeowner saves $6,851 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $345,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.0% of your home value

Your Lakewood home value

$345,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$10,350

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Lakewood in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $10,350 with a traditional 3% commission on a $345,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$10,350	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$9,6602.8% avg	$6,900~2% avg	$6,900~2% avg	$9,6602.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$5,175	$5,175	$5,175	$5,175
Total cost	$25,185	$15,574	$13,074	$14,835
Net proceeds	$319,815	$329,426	$331,926	$330,165
You save	—	$9,611	$12,111	$10,350No support