McAllen, TX
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in McAllen, Texas?
The median home in McAllen sells for $265,000 with prices up 9.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $7,950 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $4,451.
McAllen Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Cooling
34/100The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.
Median Sale Price
The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.$265,000
+9.6%Days on Market
How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.84
Price per Sq Ft
Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.$142
Sale-to-List Ratio
How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.96.9%
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.10.4
Buyer’s marketCompetitiveness
Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.Sold Above List
Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.15.3%
Room to negotiatePrice Drops
Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.18.5%
Well-priced marketPending in 2 Weeks
Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.13.3%
Slower pace12-Month Price Trend
$260,000 → $265,000
Data updated March 2026
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How much can you save selling your home in McAllen?
The average McAllen homeowner saves $4,451 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $265,000 home.
That could furnish your new living room — save 1.7% of your home value
$265,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$7,950
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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How much does it cost to sell a house in McAllen?
The total cost to sell a house in McAllen in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,950 with a traditional 3% commission on a $265,000 home.
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | FSBO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $7,950 | $3,499 | $999 | $0 |
| Buyer agent | $7,4202.8% avg | $5,300~2% avg | $5,300~2% avg | $7,4202.8% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $3,975 | $3,975 | $3,975 | $3,975 |
| Total cost | $19,345 | $12,774 | $10,274 | $11,395 |
| Net proceeds | $245,655 | $252,226 | $254,726 | $253,605 |
| You save | — | $4,451 | $6,951 | $7,950No support |
Based on the McAllen median home price of $265,000. Buyer agent commission and closing costs are estimated and may vary.
How to sell your house and save on commission in McAllen
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