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

Malden is currently a balanced market with 3.3 months of supply. 25% of homes sell above asking price. The Ridley Sell Score for Malden is 53/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Malden?

The median home price in Malden is $112,450, up 181.1% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $69. Homes sell in a median of 101 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 95.9%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Malden, Missouri?

On a $112,450 home in Malden, a traditional listing agent charges around $3,374 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $8,996 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $2,375, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save -$125 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Malden listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $3,374 on a $112,450 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 $2,375–-$125 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Malden currently spends 101 days on the market before going under contract, up 27% from last year. At a 95.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 15.4% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Missouri 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 $112,450 home, that could save you up to -$125.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Missouri. 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 $3,374 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Malden, Missouri?

The median home in Malden sells for $112,450 with prices up 181.1% year-over-year. The average seller pays $3,374 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you -$125.

Malden Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

53out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

53/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Malden 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 TightnessNeutral

3.3 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Missouri average is 2.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 181.1% year-over-year — vs. +9.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4.1% below list. Missouri average is 98.7%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

25% of homes selling above list price — 80% above the Missouri average of 13.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

101 median days on market — 37 days slower than the Missouri average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 22.1% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

15.4% of listings have dropped their price. Missouri average is 17.2%.

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.

$112,450

+181.1%

Days on Market

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

101

+27%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$69

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

95.9%

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.

3.3

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Not 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.

15.4%

Well-priced market

12-Month Price Trend

$101,000 → $112,450

▲11.3%

$110K$105K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Malden?

The average Malden homeowner saves -$125 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $112,450 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save -0.1% of your home value

Your Malden home value

$112,450

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$3,374

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Malden in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $3,374 with a traditional 3% commission on a $112,450 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$3,374	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$3,1492.8% avg	$2,249~2% avg	$2,249~2% avg	$3,1492.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$1,687	$1,687	$1,687	$1,687
Total cost	$8,210	$7,435	$4,935	$4,836
Net proceeds	$104,240	$105,015	$107,515	$107,614
You save	—	$775	$3,275	$3,374No support