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

Maryland is currently a seller's market with 2.5 months of supply. Homes are selling at 91.7% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Maryland 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 Maryland?

The median home price in Maryland is $237,250, up 75.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $117. Homes sell in a median of 191 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 91.7%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Maryland, New York?

On a $237,250 home in Maryland, a traditional listing agent charges around $7,118 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $18,980 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $6,119, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,619 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Maryland listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $7,118 on a $237,250 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 $6,119–$3,619 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Maryland currently spends 191 days on the market before going under contract, up 104% from last year. At a 91.7% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 20% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in New York?

No. New York 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 $237,250 home, that could save you up to $3,619.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New York. 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 $7,118 commission.

National/New York

Maryland, NY

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Maryland, New York?

The median home in Maryland sells for $237,250 with prices up 75.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $7,118 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,619.

Maryland 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 Maryland 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 TightnessFavors sellers

2.5 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 4% above the New York average of 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 75.7% year-over-year — vs. +16.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 91.7% of asking — buyers are negotiating 8.3% below list. New York average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the New York average of 33.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

191 median days on market — 115 days slower than the New York average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.2% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

20% of listings have dropped their price. New York average is 13.1%.

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.

$237,250

+75.7%

Days on Market

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

191

+104%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$117

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

91.7%

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.

2.5

Seller’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.

20%

Pricing matters

12-Month Price Trend

$122,000 → $237,250

▲94.5%

$200K$150K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Maryland?

The average Maryland homeowner saves $3,619 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $237,250 home.

$0Estimated savings

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

Your Maryland home value

$237,250

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,118

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Maryland in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,118 with a traditional 3% commission on a $237,250 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$7,118	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,6432.8% avg	$4,745~2% avg	$4,745~2% avg	$6,6432.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,559	$3,559	$3,559	$3,559
Total cost	$17,320	$11,803	$9,303	$10,202
Net proceeds	$219,930	$225,447	$227,947	$227,048
You save	—	$5,517	$8,017	$7,118No support