Is Maple Heights-Lake Desire a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Maple Heights-Lake Desire is currently a seller's market with 1 months of supply. Homes are selling at 99.4% of list price, and 100% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Maple Heights-Lake Desire is 59/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Maple Heights-Lake Desire?

The median home price in Maple Heights-Lake Desire is $944,500, up 8.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $325. Homes sell in a median of 6 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.4%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington?

On a $944,500 home in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, a traditional listing agent charges around $28,335 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $75,560 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $27,336, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $24,836 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Maple Heights-Lake Desire agent?

A traditional Maple Heights-Lake Desire listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $28,335 on a $944,500 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 $27,336–$24,836 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Maple Heights-Lake Desire?

The median home in Maple Heights-Lake Desire currently spends 6 days on the market before going under contract, down 116% from last year. 100% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 99.4% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price.

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

No. Washington 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 $944,500 home, that could save you up to $24,836.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Washington. 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 $28,335 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington?

The median home in Maple Heights-Lake Desire sells for $944,500 with prices up 8.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $28,335 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $24,836.

Maple Heights-Lake Desire Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

59out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

59/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Maple Heights-Lake Desire market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 63% below the Washington average of 2.7.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 8.6% year-over-year — vs. +7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.4% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.6% below list. Washington average is 98%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Washington average of 25.4%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

6 median days on market — 62 days faster than the Washington average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

100% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 30.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Washington average is 19.3%.

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.

$944,500

+8.6%

Days on Market

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

-116%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$325

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

99.4%

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

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

100%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$865,000 → $944,500

▲9.2%

$940K$920K$900K$880K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Maple Heights-Lake Desire?

The average Maple Heights-Lake Desire homeowner saves $24,836 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $944,500 home.

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

Your Maple Heights-Lake Desire home value

$944,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$28,335

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Maple Heights-Lake Desire?

The total cost to sell a house in Maple Heights-Lake Desire in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $28,335 with a traditional 3% commission on a $944,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$28,335	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$26,4462.8% avg	$18,890~2% avg	$18,890~2% avg	$26,4462.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$14,168	$14,168	$14,168	$14,168
Total cost	$68,949	$36,557	$34,057	$40,614
Net proceeds	$875,551	$907,943	$910,443	$903,886
You save	—	$32,392	$34,892	$28,335No support

Based on the Maple Heights-Lake Desire median home price of $944,500. Buyer agent commission and closing costs are estimated and may vary.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Maple Heights-Lake Desire

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $28,335 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

AI + expert price your home

AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Maple Heights-Lake Desire 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.

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