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

Solomons is currently a buyer's market with 6 months of supply. Homes are selling at 100% of list price, and 100% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Solomons is 57/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Solomons?

The median home price in Solomons is $597,450, up 78.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $238. Homes sell in a median of 16 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Solomons, Maryland?

On a $597,450 home in Solomons, a traditional listing agent charges around $17,924 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $47,796 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $16,925, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $14,425 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Solomons listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $17,924 on a $597,450 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 $16,925–$14,425 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Solomons currently spends 16 days on the market before going under contract, down 131% from last year. 100% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 25% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Maryland 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 $597,450 home, that could save you up to $14,425.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Maryland. 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 $17,924 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Solomons, Maryland?

The median home in Solomons sells for $597,450 with prices up 78.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $17,924 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $14,425.

Solomons Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

57out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

57/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Solomons 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 TightnessFavors buyers

6 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Maryland average is 2.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 78.3% year-over-year — vs. +1.4% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. Maryland average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Maryland average of 26.6%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

16 median days on market — 58 days faster than the Maryland average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

100% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 29.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

25% of listings have dropped their price. Maryland average is 19.4%.

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.

$597,450

+78.3%

Days on Market

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

-131%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$238

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100%

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.

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

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

Very Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

25%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

100%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$603,538 → $597,450

▼1.0%

$700K$600K$500K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Solomons?

The average Solomons homeowner saves $14,425 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $597,450 home.

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Your Solomons home value

$597,450

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$17,924

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Solomons in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $17,924 with a traditional 3% commission on a $597,450 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$17,924	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$16,7292.8% avg	$11,949~2% avg	$11,949~2% avg	$16,7292.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$8,962	$8,962	$8,962	$8,962
Total cost	$43,615	$24,410	$21,910	$25,691
Net proceeds	$553,835	$573,040	$575,540	$571,759
You save	—	$19,205	$21,705	$17,924No support