The Hamptons · Montauk, NY

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in The Hamptons, Montauk?

The median home in The Hamptons sells for $1,710,000 with prices up 14% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $47,801.

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The Hamptons Real Estate Market Conditions

45out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

45/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The The Hamptons market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Buyers have more options and are negotiating harder. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. New York average is 2.7.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 14.000000000000002% year-over-year — vs. +15% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96.26% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3.7% below list. New York average is 99.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

13.12% of homes selling above list price — 65% below the New York average of 37.2%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

93 median days on market — 46 days slower than the New York average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

1.42% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 21% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New York average is 15.3%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$1,710,000

+14%

Days on Market

93

Price per Sq Ft

$740

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.26%

Homes Sold

221

Sold Above List

13.12%

Pending in 2 Weeks

1.42%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in The Hamptons?

$0Estimated savings

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

$1,710,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$51,300

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in The Hamptons

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$51,300$3,499$999
Buyer agent$47,8802.8% avg$34,200~2% avg$34,200~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$25,650$25,650$25,650
Total cost$124,830$63,349$60,849
You save$47,801$50,301

Based on the The Hamptons median home price of $1,710,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in The Hamptons

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $51,300 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

1

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AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using The Hamptons market data so you list at the right price.

2

AI prepares your home

AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

3

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Professional listing syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and everywhere The Hamptons buyers look — plus a custom Ridley listing page with AI chat.

4

Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

5

Close and keep $47,801 more

Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.

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