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

Southworth is currently a seller's market with 1 months of supply. 66.7% of homes sell above asking price. The Ridley Sell Score for Southworth 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 Southworth?

The median home price in Southworth is $550,180, down 0.9% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $350. Homes sell in a median of 108 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.6%.

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

On a $550,180 home in Southworth, a traditional listing agent charges around $16,505 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $44,014 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $15,506, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $13,006 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Southworth listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $16,505 on a $550,180 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 $15,506–$13,006 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Southworth currently spends 108 days on the market before going under contract, up 105% from last year. At a 99.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 100% 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 $550,180 home, that could save you up to $13,006.

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 $16,505 commission.

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

The median home in Southworth sells for $550,180 with prices down 0.9% year-over-year. The average seller pays $16,505 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $13,006.

Southworth 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 Southworth 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 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 63% below the Washington average of 2.7.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 0.9% year-over-year — vs. +7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.6% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.4% below list. Washington average is 98%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

66.7% of homes selling above list price — 163% above the Washington average of 25.4%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

108 median days on market — 40 days slower than the Washington average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 30.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

100% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Washington average is 19.3%.

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.

$550,180

-0.9%

Days on Market

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

108

+105%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$350

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

99.6%

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.

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.

66.7%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

100%

Price carefully

12-Month Price Trend

$588,500 → $550,180

▼6.5%

$580K$570K$560K$550K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Southworth?

The average Southworth homeowner saves $13,006 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $550,180 home.

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Your Southworth home value

$550,180

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$16,505

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Southworth in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $16,505 with a traditional 3% commission on a $550,180 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$16,505	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$15,4052.8% avg	$11,004~2% avg	$11,004~2% avg	$15,4052.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$8,253	$8,253	$8,253	$8,253
Total cost	$40,163	$22,756	$20,256	$23,658
Net proceeds	$510,017	$527,424	$529,924	$526,522
You save	—	$17,407	$19,907	$16,505No support