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

Providence is currently a balanced market with 3 months of supply. 25% of homes sell above asking price, and 18.2% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Providence is 47/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Providence?

The median home price in Providence is $287,885, down 7.1% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $144. Homes sell in a median of 104 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.5%.

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

On a $287,885 home in Providence, a traditional listing agent charges around $8,637 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $23,031 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $7,638, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $5,138 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Providence listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $8,637 on a $287,885 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 $7,638–$5,138 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Providence currently spends 104 days on the market before going under contract, up 11% from last year. 18.2% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 98.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 12.5% 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 $287,885 home, that could save you up to $5,138.

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 $8,637 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Providence, Texas?

The median home in Providence sells for $287,885 with prices down 7.1% year-over-year. The average seller pays $8,637 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $5,138.

Providence Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

47out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

47/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Providence market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Homes are taking longer to sell — be patient and avoid chasing the market down. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

3 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Texas average is 6.5.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 7.1% year-over-year — vs. +6.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.5% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.5% below list. Texas average is 96.4%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

25% of homes selling above list price — 169% above the Texas average of 9.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

104 median days on market — 14 days faster than the Texas average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

18.2% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 13.5% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 12.5% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Texas average is 22%.

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.

$287,885

-7.1%

Days on Market

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

104

+11%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$144

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.5%

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.

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Sold Above List

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

25%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

12.5%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

18.2%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$314,500 → $287,885

▼8.5%

$340K$320K$300K$280K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Providence?

The average Providence homeowner saves $5,138 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $287,885 home.

$0Estimated savings

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

Your Providence home value

$287,885

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,637

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Providence in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $8,637 with a traditional 3% commission on a $287,885 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$8,637	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$8,0612.8% avg	$5,758~2% avg	$5,758~2% avg	$8,0612.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,318	$4,318	$4,318	$4,318
Total cost	$21,016	$13,575	$11,075	$12,379
Net proceeds	$266,869	$274,310	$276,810	$275,506
You save	—	$7,441	$9,941	$8,637No support