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

Ulysses is currently a seller's market with 0.7 months of supply. 16.7% of homes sell above asking price, and 50% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Ulysses is 59/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Ulysses?

The median home price in Ulysses is $182,500, down 67.2% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $147. Homes sell in a median of 53 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 103.1%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Ulysses, New York?

On a $182,500 home in Ulysses, a traditional listing agent charges around $5,475 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $14,600 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $4,476, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $1,976 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Ulysses listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $5,475 on a $182,500 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 $4,476–$1,976 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Ulysses currently spends 53 days on the market before going under contract, up 17% from last year. 50% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 103.1% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in New York?

No. New York 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 $182,500 home, that could save you up to $1,976.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New York. 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 $5,475 commission.

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Ulysses, NY

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Ulysses, New York?

The median home in Ulysses sells for $182,500 with prices down 67.2% year-over-year. The average seller pays $5,475 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $1,976.

Ulysses Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

59out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

59/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Ulysses market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

0.7 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 71% below the New York average of 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 67.2% year-over-year — vs. +16.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 103.1% of asking — sellers are getting 3.1% above list on average. New York average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

16.7% of homes selling above list price — 51% below the New York average of 33.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

53 median days on market — 23 days faster than the New York average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New York average is 13.1%.

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.

$182,500

-67.2%

Days on Market

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

+17%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$147

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

103.1%

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.

0.7

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.

16.7%

Room to negotiate

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$400,000 → $182,500

▼54.4%

$600K$400K$200K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Ulysses?

The average Ulysses homeowner saves $1,976 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $182,500 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 1.1% of your home value

Your Ulysses home value

$182,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,475

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Ulysses in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $5,475 with a traditional 3% commission on a $182,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$5,475	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,1102.8% avg	$3,650~2% avg	$3,650~2% avg	$5,1102.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,738	$2,738	$2,738	$2,738
Total cost	$13,323	$9,887	$7,387	$7,848
Net proceeds	$169,177	$172,613	$175,113	$174,652
You save	—	$3,436	$5,936	$5,475No support