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

Provo is currently a balanced market with 3.9 months of supply. 16.7% of homes sell above asking price, and 24.6% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Provo is 34/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Provo?

The median home price in Provo is $426,200, down 14.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $241. Homes sell in a median of 102 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.6%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Provo, Utah?

On a $426,200 home in Provo, a traditional listing agent charges around $12,786 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $34,096 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $11,787, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $9,287 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Provo listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $12,786 on a $426,200 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 $11,787–$9,287 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Provo currently spends 102 days on the market before going under contract. 24.6% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 97.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 24.1% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Utah 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 $426,200 home, that could save you up to $9,287.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Utah. 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 $12,786 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Provo, Utah?

The median home in Provo sells for $426,200 with prices down 14.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $12,786 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $9,287.

Provo Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

34out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

34/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Provo 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

3.9 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Utah average is 4.8.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 14.3% year-over-year — vs. +8.5% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.6% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.4% below list. Utah average is 98.5%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

16.7% of homes selling above list price — 10% below the Utah average of 18.6%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

102 median days on market — 24 days slower than the Utah average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

24.6% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 23.4% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

24.1% of listings have dropped their price. Utah average is 28%.

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.

$426,200

-14.3%

Days on Market

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

102

Price per Sq Ft

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

$241

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97.6%

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.

3.9

Balanced

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.

16.7%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

24.1%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

24.6%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$425,000 → $426,200

$520K$500K$480K$460K$440K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Provo?

The average Provo homeowner saves $9,287 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $426,200 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.2% of your home value

Your Provo home value

$426,200

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$12,786

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Provo in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $12,786 with a traditional 3% commission on a $426,200 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$12,786	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$11,9342.8% avg	$8,524~2% avg	$8,524~2% avg	$11,9342.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$6,393	$6,393	$6,393	$6,393
Total cost	$31,113	$18,416	$15,916	$18,327
Net proceeds	$395,087	$407,784	$410,284	$407,873
You save	—	$9,287	$11,787	$12,786No support