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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in New Jersey?

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes. The average home sells for $587,035 in 67 days — Ridley saves New Jersey sellers an average of $14,112.

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New Jersey Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

69out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

69/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The New Jersey 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 TightnessNeutral

3.2 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 7% year-over-year.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100.4% of asking — sellers are getting 0.4% above list on average.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

42.4% of homes selling above list price.

Sale SpeedNeutral

66.9 median days on market.

Market UrgencyNeutral

26.1% of listings go pending within 2 weeks.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 13.6% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm.

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

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Ranked #4 of 49 states by Sell Score

Avg. Median Price

$587,035

Avg. Days on Market

67

Avg. Sale-to-List

100.4%

Avg. Savings with Ridley

$14,112

Data updated March 2026

Top markets

Hottest Markets in New Jersey

Ranked by Ridley Sell Score — a composite of inventory, demand, and pricing signals.

1
BayonneSell Score 83
Median $785,50050% sell above asking48d on market
2
SewellSell Score 83
Median $438,75053.6% sell above asking40d on market
3
WestfieldSell Score 79
Median $1,342,50064.3% sell above asking23d on market
4
VillasSell Score 78
Median $560,00037.5% sell above asking17d on market
5
Fair LawnSell Score 77
Median $712,50068.8% sell above asking80d on market

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How much could you save in New Jersey?

$0Estimated savings

That's a dream family vacation — save 2.4% of your home value

$587,035

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$17,611

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $17,611 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

1

AI + expert price your home

AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using New Jersey 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

Listed on MLS & 100+ sites

Professional listing syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and everywhere New Jersey 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 $14,112 more

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

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All 60 New Jersey Markets

Every city we cover in New Jersey, ranked by Sell Score.

Bergen County

Fair Lawn$712,50077Ridgewood$1,215,00069Hackensack$490,00065

Essex County

Montclair$1,050,00069Newark$607,00065

Hudson County

Hoboken$999,00074Jersey City$690,10050

Mercer County

Princeton$1,040,00060Trenton$253,75048

Middlesex County

Edison$550,00054

Monmouth County

Red Bank$937,50077Long Branch$942,50055

Morris County

Madison$700,00064

New Jersey - Other

Bayonne$785,50083Sewell$438,75083Villas$560,00078Warren$1,175,00077Elizabeth$618,00073Hillsborough$457,00073Sicklerville$375,49573Somerset$522,50073Ewing$377,50072Glassboro$410,00072Clifton$585,00071Tinton Falls$605,00071Williamstown$364,90071Linden$576,52070Carneys Point$225,00069Roselle$495,00069Nutley$610,00068West New York$515,50068Plainfield$532,50067Sayreville$499,50067New Milford$530,00064Passaic$364,90064East Orange$680,00063Camden$123,50060Carteret$525,00060Ocean Acres$494,00059Woodbridge$385,00059Pennsauken$310,00058North Bergen$590,00055Vineland$325,00055Cherry Hill Mall$354,00054Crestwood Village$134,95054Whittingham$440,00053Paterson$500,00051Cliffside Park$583,75050Holiday City-Berkeley$334,00048Union City$575,00048North Wildwood$775,00047Millville$207,05044Fort Lee$462,50039Ocean City$1,440,00039Brigantine$742,50033Atlantic City$274,95030

Ocean County

Toms River$460,00068Point Pleasant$767,50053

Somerset County

Bridgewater$585,00069

Union County

Westfield$1,342,50079

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