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

Montgomery is currently a seller's market with 1 months of supply. Homes are selling at 95.5% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Montgomery is 51/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Montgomery?

The median home price in Montgomery is $42,900. The median price per square foot is $25. Homes sell in a median of 221 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 95.5%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Montgomery, Louisiana?

On a $42,900 home in Montgomery, a traditional listing agent charges around $1,287 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $3,432 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $288, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save -$2,212 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Montgomery listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $1,287 on a $42,900 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 $288–-$2,212 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Montgomery currently spends 221 days on the market before going under contract. At a 95.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 100% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Louisiana 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 $42,900 home, that could save you up to -$2,212.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Louisiana. 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 $1,287 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Montgomery, Louisiana?

The median home in Montgomery sells for $42,900. The average seller pays $1,287 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you -$2,212.

Montgomery Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

51out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

51/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Montgomery market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 76% below the Louisiana average of 4.1.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +50.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95.5% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4.5% below list. Louisiana average is 95.6%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Louisiana average of 12.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

221 median days on market — 84 days slower than the Louisiana average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 10.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

100% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Louisiana average is 22.3%.

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.

$42,900

Days on Market

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

221

Price per Sq Ft

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

$25

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

95.5%

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.

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.

100%

Price carefully

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Montgomery?

The average Montgomery homeowner saves -$2,212 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $42,900 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save -5.2% of your home value

Your Montgomery home value

$42,900

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$1,287

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Montgomery in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $1,287 with a traditional 3% commission on a $42,900 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$1,287	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$1,2012.8% avg	$858~2% avg	$858~2% avg	$1,2012.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$644	$644	$644	$644
Total cost	$3,132	$5,001	$2,501	$1,845
Net proceeds	$39,768	$37,899	$40,399	$41,055
You save	—	-$1,869	$631	$1,287No support