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

Southampton is currently a balanced market with 3.2 months of supply. Homes are selling at 93.8% of list price, and 33.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Southampton is 50/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Southampton?

The median home price in Southampton is $2,600,000, up 15.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $1024. Homes sell in a median of 70 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 93.8%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Southampton, New York?

On a $2,600,000 home in Southampton, a traditional listing agent charges around $78,000 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $208,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $77,001, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $74,501 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Southampton listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $78,000 on a $2,600,000 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 $77,001–$74,501 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Southampton currently spends 70 days on the market before going under contract. 33.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 93.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 10.5% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in New York?

No. New York 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 $2,600,000 home, that could save you up to $74,501.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New York. 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 $78,000 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Southampton, New York?

The median home in Southampton sells for $2,600,000 with prices up 15.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $78,000 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $74,501.

Southampton Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

50out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

50/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Southampton 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

3.2 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. New York average is 2.7.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 15.6% year-over-year — vs. +15% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 93.8% of asking — buyers are negotiating 6.2% below list. New York average is 99.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the New York average of 37.2%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

70 median days on market — 23 days slower than the New York average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

33.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 21% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 10.5% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New York average is 15.3%.

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.

$2,600,000

+15.6%

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.

$1024

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

93.8%

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.

3.2

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.

10.5%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

33.3%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$2,565,500 → $2,600,000

▲1.3%

$6.0M$5.0M$4.0M$3.0M

AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Southampton?

The average Southampton homeowner saves $74,501 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $2,600,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That could cover a year of college tuition — save 2.9% of your home value

Your Southampton home value

$2,600,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$78,000

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Southampton in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $78,000 with a traditional 3% commission on a $2,600,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$78,000	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$72,8002.8% avg	$52,000~2% avg	$52,000~2% avg	$72,8002.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$39,000	$39,000	$39,000	$39,000
Total cost	$189,800	$94,499	$91,999	$111,800
Net proceeds	$2,410,200	$2,505,501	$2,508,001	$2,488,200
You save	—	$74,501	$77,001	$78,000No support