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

Scranton is currently a seller's market with 1.8 months of supply. 22.2% of homes sell above asking price, and 38.9% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Scranton is 58/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Scranton?

The median home price in Scranton is $200,000, up 2.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $95. Homes sell in a median of 37 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 96.9%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Scranton, Pennsylvania?

On a $200,000 home in Scranton, a traditional listing agent charges around $6,000 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $16,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $5,001, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $2,501 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Scranton listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $6,000 on a $200,000 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 $5,001–$2,501 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Scranton currently spends 37 days on the market before going under contract. 38.9% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 96.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 26.1% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Pennsylvania 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 $200,000 home, that could save you up to $2,501.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Pennsylvania. 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 $6,000 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Scranton, Pennsylvania?

The median home in Scranton sells for $200,000 with prices up 2.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $6,000 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $2,501.

Scranton Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

58out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

58/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Scranton market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1.8 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 28% below the Pennsylvania average of 2.5.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 2.6% year-over-year — vs. +3.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3.1% below list. Pennsylvania average is 97.7%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

22.2% of homes selling above list price — 5% below the Pennsylvania average of 23.3%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

37 median days on market — 10 days faster than the Pennsylvania average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

38.9% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 41.3% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

26.1% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Pennsylvania average is 23.9%.

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.

$200,000

+2.6%

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.

$95

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

96.9%

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.

1.8

Seller’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.

22.2%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

26.1%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

38.9%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$165,000 → $200,000

▲21.2%

$220K$200K$180K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Scranton?

The average Scranton homeowner saves $2,501 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $200,000 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.3% of your home value

Your Scranton home value

$200,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$6,000

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Scranton in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $6,000 with a traditional 3% commission on a $200,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$6,000	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,6002.8% avg	$4,000~2% avg	$4,000~2% avg	$5,6002.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,000	$3,000	$3,000	$3,000
Total cost	$14,600	$10,499	$7,999	$8,600
Net proceeds	$185,400	$189,501	$192,001	$191,400
You save	—	$2,501	$5,001	$6,000No support