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

Laupahoehoe is currently a seller's market with 2 months of supply. Homes are selling at 95% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Laupahoehoe is 51/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Laupahoehoe?

The median home price in Laupahoehoe is $1,350,000, up 102.4% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $858. Homes sell in a median of 192 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 95%.

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

On a $1,350,000 home in Laupahoehoe, a traditional listing agent charges around $40,500 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $108,000 or more. With Ridley Pro, your listing fee is just $3,499 — saving you $37,001.

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

A traditional Laupahoehoe listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $40,500 on a $1,350,000 home. Ridley Pro is a flat $3,499 with a dedicated licensed agent. That means you save $37,001 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Laupahoehoe currently spends 192 days on the market before going under contract, up 73% from last year. At a 95% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 25% 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 $1,350,000 home, that could save you up to $37,001.

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 $40,500 commission.

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Laupahoehoe, HI

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

The median home in Laupahoehoe sells for $1,350,000 with prices up 102.4% year-over-year. The average seller pays $40,500 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $37,001.

Laupahoehoe Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

51out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

51/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Laupahoehoe market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 70% below the Hawaii average of 6.6.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 102.4% year-over-year — vs. +13.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95% of asking — buyers are negotiating 5% 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

192 median days on market — 44 days faster than the Hawaii average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

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

Price StabilityFavors buyers

25% of listings have dropped their price. 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.

$1,350,000

+102.4%

Days on Market

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

192

+73%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$858

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

95%

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.

Seller’s market

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.

25%

Pricing matters

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Laupahoehoe?

The average Laupahoehoe homeowner saves $37,001 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,350,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

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

Your Laupahoehoe home value

$1,350,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$40,500

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Laupahoehoe in 2026 ranges from $3,499 with Ridley to approximately $40,500 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,350,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	FSBO
Listing fee	$40,500	$3,499	$0
Buyer agent	$37,8002.8% avg	$27,000~2% avg	$37,8002.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$20,250	$20,250	$20,250
Total cost	$98,550	$50,749	$58,050
Net proceeds	$1,251,450	$1,299,251	$1,291,950
You save	—	$47,801	$40,500No support