Pocatello, ID

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Pocatello, Idaho?

The median home in Pocatello sells for $299,450 with prices down 5.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $8,984 in commissions — Ridleys flat fee saves you $5,485.

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Pocatello Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

43out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

43/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Pocatello 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

4.5 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Idaho average is 3.5.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 5.7% year-over-year — vs. +6.5% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. Idaho average is 98.2%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Idaho average of 11.5%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

56 median days on market — 83 days faster than the Idaho average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

27.5% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 21.5% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

20.8% of listings have dropped their price. Idaho average is 28.7%.

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.

$299,450

-5.7%

Days on Market

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

56

Price per Sq Ft

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

$167

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100%

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.

4.5

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

20.8%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

27.5%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$319,900$299,450

6.4%
$340K$320K$300K
AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Pocatello?

The average Pocatello homeowner saves $5,485 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $299,450 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.8% of your home value

$299,450

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,984

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Pocatello in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $8,984 with a traditional 3% commission on a $299,450 home.

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley EssentialsFSBO
Listing fee$8,984$3,499$999$0
Buyer agent$8,3852.8% avg$5,989~2% avg$5,989~2% avg$8,3852.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$4,492$4,492$4,492$4,492
Total cost$21,861$13,980$11,480$12,877
Net proceeds$277,589$285,470$287,970$286,573
You save$5,485$7,985$8,984No support

Based on the Pocatello median home price of $299,450. Buyer agent commission and closing costs are estimated and may vary.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Pocatello

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $8,984 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

1

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AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Pocatello 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 Pocatello 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 $5,485 more

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

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