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

Seattle is currently a balanced market with 3.5 months of supply. 11.6% of homes sell above asking price, and 49% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Seattle is 52/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Seattle?

The median home price in Seattle is $790,000, down 0.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $537. Homes sell in a median of 61 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.5%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Seattle, Washington?

On a $790,000 home in Seattle, a traditional listing agent charges around $23,700 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $63,200 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $22,701, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $20,201 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Seattle listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $23,700 on a $790,000 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 $22,701–$20,201 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Seattle currently spends 61 days on the market before going under contract. 49% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 98.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 21.2% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Washington 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 $790,000 home, that could save you up to $20,201.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Washington. 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 $23,700 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Seattle, Washington?

The median home in Seattle sells for $790,000 with prices down 0.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $23,700 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $20,201.

Seattle Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

52out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

52/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Seattle 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 TightnessNeutral

3.5 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Washington average is 3.1.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 0.6% year-over-year — vs. -3.4% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.5% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.5% below list. Washington average is 98.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

11.6% of homes selling above list price — 50% below the Washington average of 23.3%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

61 median days on market — 1 days slower than the Washington average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

49% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 37.3% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

21.2% of listings have dropped their price. Washington average is 25.7%.

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.

$790,000

-0.6%

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.

$537

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.5%

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.

3.5

Balanced

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.

11.6%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

21.2%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

49%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$852,500 → $790,000

▼7.3%

$900K$850K$800K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Seattle?

The average Seattle homeowner saves $20,201 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $790,000 home.

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That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.6% of your home value

Your Seattle home value

$790,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$23,700

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Seattle in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $23,700 with a traditional 3% commission on a $790,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$23,700	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$22,1202.8% avg	$15,800~2% avg	$15,800~2% avg	$22,1202.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$11,850	$11,850	$11,850	$11,850
Total cost	$57,670	$31,149	$28,649	$33,970
Net proceeds	$732,330	$758,851	$761,351	$756,030
You save	—	$20,201	$22,701	$23,700No support