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

Poultney is currently a seller's market with 1.7 months of supply. 66.7% of homes sell above asking price, and 50% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Poultney is 64/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Poultney?

The median home price in Poultney is $255,450. The median price per square foot is $190. Homes sell in a median of 49 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100.8%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Poultney, Vermont?

On a $255,450 home in Poultney, a traditional listing agent charges around $7,664 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $20,436 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $6,665, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $4,165 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Poultney listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $7,664 on a $255,450 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 $6,665–$4,165 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Poultney currently spends 49 days on the market before going under contract. 50% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price.

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

No. Vermont 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 $255,450 home, that could save you up to $4,165.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Vermont. 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 $7,664 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Poultney, Vermont?

The median home in Poultney sells for $255,450. The average seller pays $7,664 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $4,165.

Poultney Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

64out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

64/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Poultney 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 TightnessFavors sellers

1.7 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 37% below the Vermont average of 2.7.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +10.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100.8% of asking — sellers are getting 0.8% above list on average. Vermont average is 97.2%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

66.7% of homes selling above list price — 286% above the Vermont average of 17.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

49 median days on market — 41 days faster than the Vermont average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 18.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Vermont average is 11.5%.

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.

$255,450

Days on Market

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

Price per Sq Ft

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

$190

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100.8%

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.

1.7

Seller’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.

66.7%

Strong demand

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$171,000 → $255,450

▲49.4%

$600K$400K$200K

AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Poultney?

The average Poultney homeowner saves $4,165 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $255,450 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.6% of your home value

Your Poultney home value

$255,450

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,664

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Poultney in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,664 with a traditional 3% commission on a $255,450 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$7,664	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$7,1532.8% avg	$5,109~2% avg	$5,109~2% avg	$7,1532.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,832	$3,832	$3,832	$3,832
Total cost	$18,649	$12,440	$9,940	$10,985
Net proceeds	$236,801	$243,010	$245,510	$244,465
You save	—	$4,165	$6,665	$7,664No support