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

Swarthmore is currently a seller's market with 2.2 months of supply. 20% of homes sell above asking price, and 42.9% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore?

The median home price in Swarthmore is $350,000, down 73.1% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $233. Homes sell in a median of 25 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100.6%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?

On a $350,000 home in Swarthmore, a traditional listing agent charges around $10,500 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $28,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $9,501, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $7,001 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Swarthmore listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $10,500 on a $350,000 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 $9,501–$7,001 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Swarthmore currently spends 25 days on the market before going under contract, up 15% from last year. 42.9% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 45.5% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Pennsylvania 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 $350,000 home, that could save you up to $7,001.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Pennsylvania. 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 $10,500 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania?

The median home in Swarthmore sells for $350,000 with prices down 73.1% year-over-year. The average seller pays $10,500 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $7,001.

Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore 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

2.2 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 10% above the Pennsylvania average of 2.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 73.1% year-over-year — vs. +13.5% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100.6% of asking — sellers are getting 0.6% above list on average. Pennsylvania average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

20% of homes selling above list price — 22% below the Pennsylvania average of 25.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

25 median days on market — 42 days faster than the Pennsylvania average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

42.9% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 23.7% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

45.5% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Pennsylvania average is 15.9%.

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.

$350,000

-73.1%

Days on Market

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

+15%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$233

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100.6%

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.

2.2

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

20%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

45.5%

Price carefully

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

42.9%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$1,140,000 → $350,000

▼69.3%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Swarthmore?

The average Swarthmore homeowner saves $7,001 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $350,000 home.

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

Your Swarthmore home value

$350,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$10,500

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Swarthmore in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $10,500 with a traditional 3% commission on a $350,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$10,500	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$9,8002.8% avg	$7,000~2% avg	$7,000~2% avg	$9,8002.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$5,250	$5,250	$5,250	$5,250
Total cost	$25,550	$15,749	$13,249	$15,050
Net proceeds	$324,450	$334,251	$336,751	$334,950
You save	—	$9,801	$12,301	$10,500No support