Bret Harte · San Rafael, CA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Bret Harte, San Rafael?

The median home in Bret Harte sells for $1,572,500 with prices up 98% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $43,676.

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Bret Harte Real Estate Market Conditions

83out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

83/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Bret Harte favor sellers right now. Demand is outpacing supply, and well-priced homes should attract strong interest. Sellers who list now are positioned to sell quickly and close at or above asking price.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. California average is 3.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 97.79874214% year-over-year — vs. +0.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 104.36% of asking — sellers are getting 4.4% above list on average. California average is 99.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

50% of homes selling above list price — 68% above the California average of 29.7%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

66 median days on market — 11 days slower than the California average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

33.33% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 37.1% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. California average is 20.8%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$1,572,500

+98%

Days on Market

66

Price per Sq Ft

$635

Sale-to-List Ratio

104.36%

Homes Sold

4

Sold Above List

50%

Pending in 2 Weeks

33.33%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Bret Harte?

$0Estimated savings

That's a new car — paid in full — save 2.8% of your home value

$1,572,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$47,175

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Bret Harte

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$47,175$3,499$999
Buyer agent$44,0302.8% avg$31,450~2% avg$31,450~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$23,588$23,588$23,588
Total cost$114,793$58,537$56,037
You save$43,676$46,176

Based on the Bret Harte median home price of $1,572,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Bret Harte

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