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

Lincoln is currently a buyer's market with 6.5 months of supply. Homes are selling at 97.8% of list price, and 25% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Lincoln is 49/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Lincoln?

The median home price in Lincoln is $291,025, up 9.8% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $173. Homes sell in a median of 47 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.8%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Lincoln, North Dakota?

On a $291,025 home in Lincoln, a traditional listing agent charges around $8,731 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $23,282 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $7,732, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $5,232 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Lincoln listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $8,731 on a $291,025 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 $7,732–$5,232 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Lincoln currently spends 47 days on the market before going under contract. 25% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 97.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in North Dakota?

No. North Dakota 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 $291,025 home, that could save you up to $5,232.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in North Dakota. 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 $8,731 commission.

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Lincoln, ND

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Lincoln, North Dakota?

The median home in Lincoln sells for $291,025 with prices up 9.8% year-over-year. The average seller pays $8,731 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $5,232.

Lincoln Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

49out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

49/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Lincoln 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 TightnessFavors buyers

6.5 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. North Dakota average is 1.9.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 9.8% year-over-year — vs. +6.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.8% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.2% below list. North Dakota average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the North Dakota average of 10.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

47 median days on market — 25 days faster than the North Dakota average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

25% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 9.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. North Dakota average is 9.5%.

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.

$291,025

+9.8%

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.

$173

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97.8%

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.

6.5

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Somewhat Competitive

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

25%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$297,000 → $291,025

▼2.0%

$400K$350K$300K$250K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Lincoln?

The average Lincoln homeowner saves $5,232 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $291,025 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.8% of your home value

Your Lincoln home value

$291,025

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,731

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Lincoln in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $8,731 with a traditional 3% commission on a $291,025 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$8,731	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$8,1492.8% avg	$5,821~2% avg	$5,821~2% avg	$8,1492.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,365	$4,365	$4,365	$4,365
Total cost	$21,245	$13,685	$11,185	$12,514
Net proceeds	$269,780	$277,340	$279,840	$278,511
You save	—	$5,232	$7,732	$8,731No support