Is Union City a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Union City is currently a balanced market with 4 months of supply. 32% of homes sell above asking price, and 22.2% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Union City is 48/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Union City?

The median home price in Union City is $575,000, down 6.1% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $391. Homes sell in a median of 111 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.7%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Union City, New Jersey?

On a $575,000 home in Union City, a traditional listing agent charges around $17,250 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $46,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $16,251, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $13,751 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Union City listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $17,250 on a $575,000 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 $16,251–$13,751 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Union City?

The median home in Union City currently spends 111 days on the market before going under contract. 22.2% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 98.7% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 9.1% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. New Jersey 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 $575,000 home, that could save you up to $13,751.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New Jersey. 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 $17,250 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Union City, New Jersey?

The median home in Union City sells for $575,000 with prices down 6.1% year-over-year. The average seller pays $17,250 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $13,751.

Union City Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

48out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

48/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Union City market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Homes are taking longer to sell — be patient and avoid chasing the market down. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. New Jersey average is 3.2.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 6.1% year-over-year — vs. +7% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.7% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.3% below list. New Jersey average is 100.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

32% of homes selling above list price — 25% below the New Jersey average of 42.4%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

111 median days on market — 44 days slower than the New Jersey average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

22.2% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 26.1% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 9.1% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New Jersey average is 13.6%.

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.

$575,000

-6.1%

Days on Market

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

111

Price per Sq Ft

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

$391

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.7%

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

Sold Above List

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

32%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

9.1%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

22.2%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$559,000 → $575,000

▲2.9%

$600K$500K$400K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Union City?

The average Union City homeowner saves $13,751 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $575,000 home.

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Your Union City home value

$575,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$17,250

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Union City?

The total cost to sell a house in Union City in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $17,250 with a traditional 3% commission on a $575,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$17,250	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$16,1002.8% avg	$11,500~2% avg	$11,500~2% avg	$16,1002.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$8,625	$8,625	$8,625	$8,625
Total cost	$41,975	$23,624	$21,124	$24,725
Net proceeds	$533,025	$551,376	$553,876	$550,275
You save	—	$13,751	$16,251	$17,250No support

Based on the Union City median home price of $575,000. Buyer agent commission and closing costs are estimated and may vary.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Union City

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $17,250 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

AI + expert price your home

AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Union City market data so you list at the right price.

AI prepares your home

AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

Listed on MLS & 100+ sites

Professional listing syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and everywhere Union City buyers look — plus a custom Ridley listing page with AI chat.

Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

Close and keep $13,751 more

Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.

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