Is Tybee Island a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Tybee Island is currently a buyer's market with 10.8 months of supply. Homes are selling at 93.9% of list price, and 20% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Tybee Island is 23/100 (Emerging), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Tybee Island?

The median home price in Tybee Island is $627,000, up 11.1% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $511. Homes sell in a median of 135 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 93.9%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Tybee Island, Georgia?

On a $627,000 home in Tybee Island, a traditional listing agent charges around $18,810 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $50,160 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $17,811, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $15,311 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Tybee Island listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $18,810 on a $627,000 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 $17,811–$15,311 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Tybee Island?

The median home in Tybee Island currently spends 135 days on the market before going under contract. 20% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 93.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 13.4% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Georgia 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 $627,000 home, that could save you up to $15,311.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Georgia. 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 $18,810 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Tybee Island, Georgia?

The median home in Tybee Island sells for $627,000 with prices up 11.1% year-over-year. The average seller pays $18,810 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $15,311.

Tybee Island Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

23out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Emerging

23/100

A buyer-friendly market — Ridley's flat fee helps you keep more equity.

What this means for sellers

Tybee Island is currently a buyer's market, and sellers should plan accordingly. Expect longer days on market and more price negotiation. The best strategy is to price competitively from day one, invest in presentation, and be open to concessions. Sellers who are patient and realistic about pricing can still close — and Ridley's flat fee means more of the sale price stays in your pocket.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

10.8 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Georgia average is 23.4.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 11.1% year-over-year — vs. -0.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 93.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 6.1% below list. Georgia average is 97.2%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Georgia average of 11.1%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

135 median days on market — 58 days slower than the Georgia average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

20% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 13.4% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Georgia average is 20.5%.

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.

$627,000

+11.1%

Days on Market

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

135

Price per Sq Ft

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

$511

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

93.9%

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.

10.8

Buyer’s market

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.

13.4%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

20%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$800,000 → $627,000

▼21.6%

$800K$700K$600K$500K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Tybee Island?

The average Tybee Island homeowner saves $15,311 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $627,000 home.

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Your Tybee Island home value

$627,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$18,810

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Tybee Island?

The total cost to sell a house in Tybee Island in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $18,810 with a traditional 3% commission on a $627,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$18,810	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$17,5562.8% avg	$12,540~2% avg	$12,540~2% avg	$17,5562.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$9,405	$9,405	$9,405	$9,405
Total cost	$45,771	$25,444	$22,944	$26,961
Net proceeds	$581,229	$601,556	$604,056	$600,039
You save	—	$15,311	$17,811	$18,810No support