Is Tom Bean a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Tom Bean is currently a balanced market with 3 months of supply. Homes are selling at 95.3% of list price, and 100% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Tom Bean 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 Tom Bean?

The median home price in Tom Bean is $205,000, down 36.3% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $179. Homes sell in a median of 19 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 95.3%.

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

On a $205,000 home in Tom Bean, a traditional listing agent charges around $6,150 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $16,400 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $5,151, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $2,651 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Tom Bean listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $6,150 on a $205,000 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 $5,151–$2,651 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Tom Bean?

The median home in Tom Bean currently spends 19 days on the market before going under contract, down 184% from last year. 100% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 95.3% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 33.3% 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 $205,000 home, that could save you up to $2,651.

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 $6,150 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Tom Bean, Texas?

The median home in Tom Bean sells for $205,000 with prices down 36.3% year-over-year. The average seller pays $6,150 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $2,651.

Tom Bean Real Estate Market Conditions — April 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 Tom Bean 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 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Texas average is 6.5.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 36.3% year-over-year — vs. +6.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95.3% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4.7% 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 SpeedFavors sellers

19 median days on market — 99 days faster than the Texas average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

100% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 13.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

33.3% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. 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.

$205,000

-36.3%

Days on Market

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

-184%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$179

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

95.3%

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.

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.

33.3%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

100%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$265,000 → $205,000

▼22.6%

$260K$240K$220K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Tom Bean?

The average Tom Bean homeowner saves $2,651 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $205,000 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.3% of your home value

Your Tom Bean home value

$205,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$6,150

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Tom Bean?

The total cost to sell a house in Tom Bean in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $6,150 with a traditional 3% commission on a $205,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$6,150	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,7402.8% avg	$4,100~2% avg	$4,100~2% avg	$5,7402.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,075	$3,075	$3,075	$3,075
Total cost	$14,965	$10,674	$8,174	$8,815
Net proceeds	$190,035	$194,326	$196,826	$196,185
You save	—	$4,291	$6,791	$6,150No support