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

Mart is currently a buyer's market with 17 months of supply. Homes are selling at 100% of list price, and 16.7% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Mart 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 Mart?

The median home price in Mart is $239,000, up 32.8% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $237. Homes sell in a median of 39 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Mart, Texas?

On a $239,000 home in Mart, a traditional listing agent charges around $7,170 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $19,120 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $6,171, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,671 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Mart listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $7,170 on a $239,000 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 $6,171–$3,671 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Mart currently spends 39 days on the market before going under contract, down 86% from last year. 16.7% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 29.4% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Texas 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 $239,000 home, that could save you up to $3,671.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Texas. 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 $7,170 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Mart, Texas?

The median home in Mart sells for $239,000 with prices up 32.8% year-over-year. The average seller pays $7,170 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,671.

Mart 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 Mart 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

17 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Texas average is 6.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 32.8% year-over-year — vs. +6.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. Texas average is 96.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Texas average of 9.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

39 median days on market — 79 days faster than the Texas average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

16.7% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 13.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

29.4% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Texas average is 22%.

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.

$239,000

+32.8%

Days on Market

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

-86%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$237

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100%

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.

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

29.4%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

16.7%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$55,000 → $239,000

▲334.5%

$200K$150K$100K$50K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Mart?

The average Mart homeowner saves $3,671 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $239,000 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.5% of your home value

Your Mart home value

$239,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,170

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Mart in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,170 with a traditional 3% commission on a $239,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$7,170	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,6922.8% avg	$4,780~2% avg	$4,780~2% avg	$6,6922.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,585	$3,585	$3,585	$3,585
Total cost	$17,447	$11,864	$9,364	$10,277
Net proceeds	$221,553	$227,136	$229,636	$228,723
You save	—	$5,583	$8,083	$7,170No support