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

Long Branch is currently a buyer's market with 6.4 months of supply. 31.2% of homes sell above asking price, and 7.7% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Long Branch 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 Long Branch?

The median home price in Long Branch is $942,500, up 22.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $457. Homes sell in a median of 49 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.9%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Long Branch, New Jersey?

On a $942,500 home in Long Branch, a traditional listing agent charges around $28,275 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $75,400 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $27,276, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $24,776 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Long Branch listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $28,275 on a $942,500 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 $27,276–$24,776 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Long Branch currently spends 49 days on the market before going under contract. 7.7% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 97.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 6.8% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in New Jersey?

No. New Jersey 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 $942,500 home, that could save you up to $24,776.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New Jersey. 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 $28,275 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Long Branch, New Jersey?

The median home in Long Branch sells for $942,500 with prices up 22.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $28,275 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $24,776.

Long Branch Real Estate Market Conditions — March 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 Long Branch 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 buyers

6.4 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. New Jersey average is 3.2.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 22.6% year-over-year — vs. +7% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.1% below list. New Jersey average is 100.4%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

31.2% of homes selling above list price — 26% below the New Jersey average of 42.4%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

49 median days on market — 18 days faster than the New Jersey average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

7.7% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 26.1% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 6.8% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New Jersey average is 13.6%.

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.

$942,500

+22.6%

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.

$457

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97.9%

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.

6.4

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

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

31.2%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

6.8%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

7.7%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$950,000 → $942,500

▼0.8%

$900K$800K$700K$600K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

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

The average Long Branch homeowner saves $24,776 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $942,500 home.

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

Your Long Branch home value

$942,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$28,275

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Long Branch in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $28,275 with a traditional 3% commission on a $942,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$28,275	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$26,3902.8% avg	$18,850~2% avg	$18,850~2% avg	$26,3902.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$14,138	$14,138	$14,138	$14,138
Total cost	$68,803	$36,487	$33,987	$40,528
Net proceeds	$873,697	$906,013	$908,513	$901,972
You save	—	$24,776	$27,276	$28,275No support

Based on the Long Branch median home price of $942,500. Buyer agent commission and closing costs are estimated and may vary.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Long Branch

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $28,275 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

AI + expert price your home

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

AI prepares your home

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

Listed on MLS & 100+ sites

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

Your agent negotiates

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

Close and keep $24,776 more

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

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Long Branch Neighborhoods

Neighborhood-level market data for 4 areas in Long Branch.

Long Branch City

$770,00053d on market26 sold

North Long Branch

$839,90027d on market19 sold

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$860,00049d on market11 sold

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$999,00078d on market7 sold

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