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

Makaha is currently a buyer's market with 11.7 months of supply. Homes are selling at 95.5% of list price, and 8.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Makaha is 34/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Makaha?

The median home price in Makaha is $307,500, up 33.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $458. Homes sell in a median of 70 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 95.5%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Makaha, Hawaii?

On a $307,500 home in Makaha, a traditional listing agent charges around $9,225 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $24,600 or more. With Ridley Pro, your listing fee is just $3,499 — saving you $5,726.

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

A traditional Makaha listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $9,225 on a $307,500 home. Ridley Pro is a flat $3,499 with a dedicated licensed agent. That means you save $5,726 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Makaha currently spends 70 days on the market before going under contract, up 28% from last year. 8.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 95.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 13.7% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Hawaii 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 $307,500 home, that could save you up to $5,726.

What's included with Ridley Pro?

Ridley Pro ($3,499) includes MLS listing distribution, a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. It's the full-service experience at a fraction of the traditional $9,225 commission.

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Makaha, HI

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Makaha, Hawaii?

The median home in Makaha sells for $307,500 with prices up 33.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $9,225 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $5,726.

Makaha Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

34out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

34/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Makaha 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

11.7 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Hawaii average is 6.6.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 33.7% year-over-year — vs. +13.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95.5% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4.5% below list. Hawaii average is 96.5%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Hawaii average of 13.9%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

70 median days on market — 166 days faster than the Hawaii average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

8.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.5% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 13.7% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Hawaii average is 15.6%.

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.

$307,500

+33.7%

Days on Market

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

+28%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$458

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

95.5%

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.

11.7

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

13.7%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

8.3%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$308,500 → $307,500

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

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Makaha?

The average Makaha homeowner saves $5,726 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $307,500 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.9% of your home value

Your Makaha home value

$307,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$9,225

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Makaha in 2026 ranges from $3,499 with Ridley to approximately $9,225 with a traditional 3% commission on a $307,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	FSBO
Listing fee	$9,225	$3,499	$0
Buyer agent	$8,6102.8% avg	$6,150~2% avg	$8,6102.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,613	$4,613	$4,613
Total cost	$22,448	$14,262	$13,223
Net proceeds	$285,052	$293,238	$294,277
You save	—	$8,186	$9,225No support