Is Long Beach a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Long Beach is currently a buyer's market with 7.4 months of supply. Homes are selling at 94.8% of list price, and 22.2% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Long Beach is 24/100 (Emerging), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Long Beach?

The median home price in Long Beach is $274,012, down 3.5% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $146. Homes sell in a median of 49 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 94.8%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Long Beach, Mississippi?

On a $274,012 home in Long Beach, a traditional listing agent charges around $8,220 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $21,921 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $7,221, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $4,721 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Long Beach listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $8,220 on a $274,012 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 $7,221–$4,721 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Long Beach?

The median home in Long Beach currently spends 49 days on the market before going under contract. 22.2% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 94.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 14.6% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Mississippi 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 $274,012 home, that could save you up to $4,721.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Mississippi. 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 $8,220 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Long Beach, Mississippi?

The median home in Long Beach sells for $274,012 with prices down 3.5% year-over-year. The average seller pays $8,220 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $4,721.

Long Beach Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

24out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Emerging

24/100

A buyer-friendly market — Ridley's flat fee helps you keep more equity.

What this means for sellers

Long Beach is currently a buyer's market, and sellers should plan accordingly. Expect longer days on market and more price negotiation. The best strategy is to price competitively from day one, invest in presentation, and be open to concessions. Sellers who are patient and realistic about pricing can still close — and Ridley's flat fee means more of the sale price stays in your pocket.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

7.4 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Mississippi average is 5.1.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 3.5% year-over-year — vs. +11.5% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 94.8% of asking — buyers are negotiating 5.2% below list. Mississippi average is 96.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Mississippi average of 9.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

49 median days on market — 25 days faster than the Mississippi average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

22.2% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 19.7% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 14.6% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Mississippi average is 25%.

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.

$274,012

-3.5%

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.

$146

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

94.8%

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.

7.4

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

14.6%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

22.2%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$285,000 → $274,012

▼3.9%

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Long Beach?

The average Long Beach homeowner saves $4,721 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $274,012 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.7% of your home value

Your Long Beach home value

$274,012

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,220

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Long Beach?

The total cost to sell a house in Long Beach in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $8,220 with a traditional 3% commission on a $274,012 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$8,220	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$7,6722.8% avg	$5,480~2% avg	$5,480~2% avg	$7,6722.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,110	$4,110	$4,110	$4,110
Total cost	$20,002	$13,089	$10,589	$11,782
Net proceeds	$254,010	$260,923	$263,423	$262,230
You save	—	$4,721	$7,221	$8,220No support