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

Savannah is currently a buyer's market with 8.2 months of supply. 15.6% of homes sell above asking price, and 20.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Savannah is 27/100 (Emerging), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Savannah?

The median home price in Savannah is $349,900, down 2.1% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $200. Homes sell in a median of 95 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.1%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Savannah, Georgia?

On a $349,900 home in Savannah, a traditional listing agent charges around $10,497 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $27,992 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $9,498, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $6,998 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Savannah listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $10,497 on a $349,900 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 $9,498–$6,998 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Savannah currently spends 95 days on the market before going under contract. 20.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 97.1% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 25.8% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Georgia 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 $349,900 home, that could save you up to $6,998.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Georgia. 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 $10,497 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Savannah, Georgia?

The median home in Savannah sells for $349,900 with prices down 2.1% year-over-year. The average seller pays $10,497 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $6,998.

Savannah Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

27out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Emerging

27/100

A buyer-friendly market — Ridley's flat fee helps you keep more equity.

What this means for sellers

Savannah is currently a buyer's market, and sellers should plan accordingly. Expect longer days on market and more price negotiation. The best strategy is to price competitively from day one, invest in presentation, and be open to concessions. Sellers who are patient and realistic about pricing can still close — and Ridley's flat fee means more of the sale price stays in your pocket.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

8.2 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Georgia average is 23.4.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 2.1% year-over-year — vs. -0.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 97.1% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.9% below list. Georgia average is 97.2%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

15.6% of homes selling above list price — 41% above the Georgia average of 11.1%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

95 median days on market — 18 days slower than the Georgia average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

20.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

25.8% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Georgia average is 20.5%.

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.

$349,900

-2.1%

Days on Market

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

Price per Sq Ft

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

$200

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97.1%

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.

8.2

Buyer’s market

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.

15.6%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

25.8%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

20.3%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$350,000 → $349,900

$370K$360K$350K$340K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Savannah?

The average Savannah homeowner saves $6,998 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $349,900 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.0% of your home value

Your Savannah home value

$349,900

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$10,497

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Savannah in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $10,497 with a traditional 3% commission on a $349,900 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$10,497	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$9,7972.8% avg	$6,998~2% avg	$6,998~2% avg	$9,7972.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$5,249	$5,249	$5,249	$5,249
Total cost	$25,543	$15,746	$13,246	$15,046
Net proceeds	$324,357	$334,154	$336,654	$334,854
You save	—	$6,998	$9,498	$10,497No support