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

Livingston is currently a seller's market with 1 months of supply. 25% of homes sell above asking price, and 50% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Livingston is 55/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Livingston?

The median home price in Livingston is $285,950, up 55.8% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $166. Homes sell in a median of 26 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100.2%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Livingston, Louisiana?

On a $285,950 home in Livingston, a traditional listing agent charges around $8,579 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $22,876 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $7,580, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $5,080 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Livingston listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $8,579 on a $285,950 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 $7,580–$5,080 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Livingston currently spends 26 days on the market before going under contract, down 46% from last year. 50% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100.2% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 75% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Louisiana?

No. Louisiana 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 $285,950 home, that could save you up to $5,080.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Louisiana. 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 $8,579 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Livingston, Louisiana?

The median home in Livingston sells for $285,950 with prices up 55.8% year-over-year. The average seller pays $8,579 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $5,080.

Livingston Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

55out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

55/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Livingston 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 TightnessFavors sellers

1 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 76% below the Louisiana average of 4.1.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 55.8% year-over-year — vs. +50.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100.2% of asking — sellers are getting 0.2% above list on average. Louisiana average is 95.6%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

25% of homes selling above list price — 103% above the Louisiana average of 12.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

26 median days on market — 111 days faster than the Louisiana average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 10.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

75% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Louisiana average is 22.3%.

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.

$285,950

+55.8%

Days on Market

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

-46%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$166

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100.2%

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.

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

25%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

75%

Price carefully

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$470,000 → $285,950

▼39.2%

$450K$400K$350K$300K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Livingston?

The average Livingston homeowner saves $5,080 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $285,950 home.

$0Estimated savings

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

Your Livingston home value

$285,950

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,579

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Livingston in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $8,579 with a traditional 3% commission on a $285,950 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$8,579	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$8,0072.8% avg	$5,719~2% avg	$5,719~2% avg	$8,0072.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,289	$4,289	$4,289	$4,289
Total cost	$20,875	$13,507	$11,007	$12,296
Net proceeds	$265,075	$272,443	$274,943	$273,654
You save	—	$7,368	$9,868	$8,579No support