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

Marion is currently a buyer's market with 5.7 months of supply. Homes are selling at 95.8% of list price, and 33.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Marion is 50/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Marion?

The median home price in Marion is $1,650,000, up 187% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $569. Homes sell in a median of 85 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 95.8%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Marion, Massachusetts?

On a $1,650,000 home in Marion, a traditional listing agent charges around $49,500 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $132,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $48,501, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $46,001 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Marion listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $49,500 on a $1,650,000 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 $48,501–$46,001 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Marion currently spends 85 days on the market before going under contract, up 41% from last year. 33.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 95.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

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

No. Massachusetts 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 $1,650,000 home, that could save you up to $46,001.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Massachusetts. 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 $49,500 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Marion, Massachusetts?

The median home in Marion sells for $1,650,000 with prices up 187% year-over-year. The average seller pays $49,500 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $46,001.

Marion Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

50out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

50/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Marion 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 buyers

5.7 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Massachusetts average is 2.7.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 187% year-over-year — vs. +6.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95.8% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4.2% below list. Massachusetts average is 98.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Massachusetts average of 30.6%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

85 median days on market — 23 days slower than the Massachusetts average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

33.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 34.3% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Massachusetts average is 14%.

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.

$1,650,000

+187%

Days on Market

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

+41%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$569

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

95.8%

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.

5.7

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

33.3%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$935,000 → $1,650,000

▲76.5%

$1.6M$1.4M$1.2M$1.0M$800K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Marion?

The average Marion homeowner saves $46,001 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,650,000 home.

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That's a new car — paid in full — save 2.8% of your home value

Your Marion home value

$1,650,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$49,500

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Marion in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $49,500 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,650,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$49,500	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$46,2002.8% avg	$33,000~2% avg	$33,000~2% avg	$46,2002.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$24,750	$24,750	$24,750	$24,750
Total cost	$120,450	$61,249	$58,749	$70,950
Net proceeds	$1,529,550	$1,588,751	$1,591,251	$1,579,050
You save	—	$59,201	$61,701	$49,500No support