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

Stafford is currently a balanced market with 4.7 months of supply. Homes are selling at 97.2% of list price, and 36.4% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Stafford is 53/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Stafford?

The median home price in Stafford is $310,000, up 38.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $161. Homes sell in a median of 62 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.2%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Stafford, Texas?

On a $310,000 home in Stafford, a traditional listing agent charges around $9,300 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $24,800 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $8,301, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $5,801 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Stafford listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $9,300 on a $310,000 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 $8,301–$5,801 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Stafford currently spends 62 days on the market before going under contract, down 30% from last year. 36.4% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 97.2% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 15.2% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Texas 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 $310,000 home, that could save you up to $5,801.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Texas. 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 $9,300 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Stafford, Texas?

The median home in Stafford sells for $310,000 with prices up 38.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $9,300 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $5,801.

Stafford Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

53out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

53/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Stafford 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

4.7 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Texas average is 6.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 38.7% year-over-year — vs. +6.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 97.2% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.8% below list. Texas average is 96.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Texas average of 9.3%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

62 median days on market — 56 days faster than the Texas average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

36.4% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 13.5% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

15.2% of listings have dropped their price. Texas average is 22%.

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.

$310,000

+38.7%

Days on Market

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

-30%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$161

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97.2%

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.

4.7

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

15.2%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

36.4%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$325,000 → $310,000

▼4.6%

$360K$340K$320K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Stafford?

The average Stafford homeowner saves $5,801 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $310,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.9% of your home value

Your Stafford home value

$310,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$9,300

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Stafford in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $9,300 with a traditional 3% commission on a $310,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$9,300	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$8,6802.8% avg	$6,200~2% avg	$6,200~2% avg	$8,6802.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,650	$4,650	$4,650	$4,650
Total cost	$22,630	$14,349	$11,849	$13,330
Net proceeds	$287,370	$295,651	$298,151	$296,670
You save	—	$8,281	$10,781	$9,300No support