Is Rio Hondo a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Rio Hondo is currently a seller's market with 1.3 months of supply. Homes are selling at 85.3% of list price, and 50% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Rio Hondo is 51/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Rio Hondo?

The median home price in Rio Hondo is $136,990, down 26.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $131. Homes sell in a median of 109 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 85.3%.

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

On a $136,990 home in Rio Hondo, a traditional listing agent charges around $4,110 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $10,959 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $3,111, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $611 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Rio Hondo listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $4,110 on a $136,990 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 $3,111–$611 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Rio Hondo?

The median home in Rio Hondo currently spends 109 days on the market before going under contract, down 102% from last year. 50% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 85.3% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

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 $136,990 home, that could save you up to $611.

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 $4,110 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Rio Hondo, Texas?

The median home in Rio Hondo sells for $136,990 with prices down 26.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $4,110 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $611.

Rio Hondo Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

51out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

51/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Rio Hondo market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1.3 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 80% below the Texas average of 6.5.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 26.3% year-over-year — vs. +6.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 85.3% of asking — buyers are negotiating 14.7% below list. Texas average is 96.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Texas average of 9.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

109 median days on market — 9 days faster than the Texas average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 13.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% 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.

$136,990

-26.3%

Days on Market

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

109

-102%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$131

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

85.3%

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.

1.3

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50%

Fast-moving

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Rio Hondo?

The average Rio Hondo homeowner saves $611 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $136,990 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 0.4% of your home value

Your Rio Hondo home value

$136,990

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$4,110

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Rio Hondo?

The total cost to sell a house in Rio Hondo in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $4,110 with a traditional 3% commission on a $136,990 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$4,110	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$3,8362.8% avg	$2,740~2% avg	$2,740~2% avg	$3,8362.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,055	$2,055	$2,055	$2,055
Total cost	$10,001	$8,294	$5,794	$5,891
Net proceeds	$126,989	$128,696	$131,196	$131,099
You save	—	$1,707	$4,207	$4,110No support