Is New Braunfels a buyer's or seller's market right now?

New Braunfels is currently a buyer's market with 7.8 months of supply. 12.2% of homes sell above asking price, and 13.7% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for New Braunfels is 22/100 (Emerging), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in New Braunfels?

The median home price in New Braunfels is $334,500, up 1.4% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $171. Homes sell in a median of 104 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97%.

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

On a $334,500 home in New Braunfels, a traditional listing agent charges around $10,035 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $26,760 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $9,036, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $6,536 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional New Braunfels listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $10,035 on a $334,500 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 $9,036–$6,536 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in New Braunfels?

The median home in New Braunfels currently spends 104 days on the market before going under contract. 13.7% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 97% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 38.3% 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 $334,500 home, that could save you up to $6,536.

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 $10,035 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in New Braunfels, Texas?

The median home in New Braunfels sells for $334,500 with prices up 1.4% year-over-year. The average seller pays $10,035 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $6,536.

New Braunfels Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

22out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Emerging

22/100

A buyer-friendly market — Ridley's flat fee helps you keep more equity.

What this means for sellers

New Braunfels is currently a buyer's market, and sellers should plan accordingly. Expect longer days on market and more price negotiation. The best strategy is to price competitively from day one, invest in presentation, and be open to concessions. Sellers who are patient and realistic about pricing can still close — and Ridley's flat fee means more of the sale price stays in your pocket.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

7.8 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Texas average is 15.2.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 1.4% year-over-year — vs. -1.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 97% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3% below list. Texas average is 96.3%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

12.2% of homes selling above list price — 23% above the Texas average of 9.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

104 median days on market — 19 days slower than the Texas average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

13.7% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 18.3% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

38.3% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Texas average is 24.7%.

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.

$334,500

+1.4%

Days on Market

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

104

Price per Sq Ft

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

$171

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97%

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.

7.8

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

12.2%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

38.3%

Price carefully

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

13.7%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$325,000 → $334,500

▲2.9%

$360K$350K$340K$330K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in New Braunfels?

The average New Braunfels homeowner saves $6,536 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $334,500 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.0% of your home value

Your New Braunfels home value

$334,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$10,035

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in New Braunfels?

The total cost to sell a house in New Braunfels in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $10,035 with a traditional 3% commission on a $334,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$10,035	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$9,3662.8% avg	$6,690~2% avg	$6,690~2% avg	$9,3662.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$5,018	$5,018	$5,018	$5,018
Total cost	$24,419	$15,207	$12,707	$14,384
Net proceeds	$310,081	$319,293	$321,793	$320,116
You save	—	$6,536	$9,036	$10,035No support

Based on the New Braunfels median home price of $334,500. Buyer agent commission and closing costs are estimated and may vary.

How to sell your house and save on commission in New Braunfels

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $10,035 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

AI + expert price your home

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

AI prepares your home

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

Listed on MLS & 100+ sites

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

Your agent negotiates

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

Close and keep $6,536 more

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

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