Five Towns · Lawrence, NY

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Five Towns, Lawrence?

The median home in Five Towns sells for $943,375 with prices down 2% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $24,802.

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Five Towns Real Estate Market Conditions

41out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

41/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Five Towns 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. New York average is 2.7.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 2.240932642% year-over-year — vs. +15% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95.82% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4.2% below list. New York average is 99.7%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

18.18% of homes selling above list price — 51% below the New York average of 37.2%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

69 median days on market — 22 days slower than the New York average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

1.28% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 21% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New York average is 15.3%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$943,375

-2%

Days on Market

69

Price per Sq Ft

$427

Sale-to-List Ratio

95.82%

Homes Sold

88

Sold Above List

18.18%

Pending in 2 Weeks

1.28%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Five Towns?

$0Estimated savings

That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.6% of your home value

$943,375

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$28,301

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Five Towns

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$28,301$3,499$999
Buyer agent$26,4152.8% avg$18,868~2% avg$18,868~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$14,151$14,151$14,151
Total cost$68,867$36,518$34,018
You save$24,802$27,302

Based on the Five Towns median home price of $943,375. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Five Towns

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $28,301 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

1

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

2

AI prepares your home

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

3

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

4

Your agent negotiates

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

5

Close and keep $24,802 more

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

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