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

Smithville is currently a balanced market with 4.2 months of supply. Homes are selling at 0% of list price, and 35.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Smithville is 55/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Smithville?

The median home price in Smithville is $349,200, up 4.2% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $185. Homes sell in a median of 34 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 0%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Smithville, Missouri?

On a $349,200 home in Smithville, a traditional listing agent charges around $10,476 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $27,936 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $9,477, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $6,977 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Smithville listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $10,476 on a $349,200 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 $9,477–$6,977 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Smithville currently spends 34 days on the market before going under contract, down 17% from last year. 35.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 0% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 42.1% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Missouri 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 $349,200 home, that could save you up to $6,977.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Missouri. 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 $10,476 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Smithville, Missouri?

The median home in Smithville sells for $349,200 with prices up 4.2% year-over-year. The average seller pays $10,476 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $6,977.

Smithville Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

55out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

55/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Smithville 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 TightnessNeutral

4.2 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Missouri average is 2.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 4.2% year-over-year — vs. +9.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. Missouri average is 98.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Missouri average of 13.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

34 median days on market — 30 days faster than the Missouri average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

35.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 22.1% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

42.1% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Missouri average is 17.2%.

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.

$349,200

+4.2%

Days on Market

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

-17%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$185

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

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.

4.2

Balanced

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Somewhat Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

42.1%

Price carefully

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

35.3%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$320,000 → $349,200

▲9.1%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Smithville?

The average Smithville homeowner saves $6,977 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $349,200 home.

$0Estimated savings

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

Your Smithville home value

$349,200

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$10,476

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Smithville in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $10,476 with a traditional 3% commission on a $349,200 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$10,476	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$9,7782.8% avg	$6,984~2% avg	$6,984~2% avg	$9,7782.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$5,238	$5,238	$5,238	$5,238
Total cost	$25,492	$15,721	$13,221	$15,016
Net proceeds	$323,708	$333,479	$335,979	$334,184
You save	—	$9,771	$12,271	$10,476No support