Is Rose Bud a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Rose Bud is currently a balanced market with 4 months of supply. Homes are selling at 89.5% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Rose Bud is 44/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Rose Bud?

The median home price in Rose Bud is $214,000, down 36.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $141. Homes sell in a median of 106 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 89.5%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Rose Bud, Arkansas?

On a $214,000 home in Rose Bud, a traditional listing agent charges around $6,420 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $17,120 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $5,421, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $2,921 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Rose Bud listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $6,420 on a $214,000 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 $5,421–$2,921 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Rose Bud?

The median home in Rose Bud currently spends 106 days on the market before going under contract, up 57% from last year. At a 89.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 25% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Arkansas 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 $214,000 home, that could save you up to $2,921.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Arkansas. 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 $6,420 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Rose Bud, Arkansas?

The median home in Rose Bud sells for $214,000 with prices down 36.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $6,420 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $2,921.

Rose Bud Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

44out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

44/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Rose Bud 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 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Arkansas average is 3.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 36.3% year-over-year — vs. +9.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 89.5% of asking — buyers are negotiating 10.5% below list. Arkansas average is 96.1%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

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

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

106 median days on market — 12 days slower than the Arkansas average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 10.7% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

25% of listings have dropped their price. Arkansas average is 14.4%.

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.

$214,000

-36.3%

Days on Market

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

106

+57%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$141

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

89.5%

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

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

25%

Pricing matters

12-Month Price Trend

$220,000 → $214,000

▼2.7%

$220K$218K$216K$214K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Rose Bud?

The average Rose Bud homeowner saves $2,921 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $214,000 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.4% of your home value

Your Rose Bud home value

$214,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$6,420

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Rose Bud?

The total cost to sell a house in Rose Bud in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $6,420 with a traditional 3% commission on a $214,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$6,420	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,9922.8% avg	$4,280~2% avg	$4,280~2% avg	$5,9922.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,210	$3,210	$3,210	$3,210
Total cost	$15,622	$10,989	$8,489	$9,202
Net proceeds	$198,378	$203,011	$205,511	$204,798
You save	—	$4,633	$7,133	$6,420No support