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

Union Mill is currently a buyer's market with 7 months of supply. 100% of homes sell above asking price, and 100% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Union Mill 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 Union Mill?

The median home price in Union Mill is $965,000, down 21.5% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $301. Homes sell in a median of 21 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 101.6%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Union Mill, Virginia?

On a $965,000 home in Union Mill, a traditional listing agent charges around $28,950 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $77,200 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $27,951, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $25,451 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Union Mill listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $28,950 on a $965,000 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 $27,951–$25,451 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Union Mill currently spends 21 days on the market before going under contract, up 1% from last year. 100% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 101.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 14.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Virginia 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 $965,000 home, that could save you up to $25,451.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Virginia. 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 $28,950 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Union Mill, Virginia?

The median home in Union Mill sells for $965,000 with prices down 21.5% year-over-year. The average seller pays $28,950 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $25,451.

Union Mill 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 Union Mill 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 buyers

7 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Virginia average is 2.3.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 21.5% year-over-year — vs. +6.3% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 101.6% of asking — sellers are getting 1.6% above list on average. Virginia average is 97.6%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

100% of homes selling above list price — 268% above the Virginia average of 27.2%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

21 median days on market — 47 days faster than the Virginia average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

100% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 30.1% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 14.3% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Virginia average is 14.6%.

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.

$965,000

-21.5%

Days on Market

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

+1%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$301

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

101.6%

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.

Buyer’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.

100%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

14.3%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

100%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$2,800,000 → $965,000

▼65.5%

$2.5M$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

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

The average Union Mill homeowner saves $25,451 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $965,000 home.

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That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.6% of your home value

Your Union Mill home value

$965,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$28,950

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Union Mill in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $28,950 with a traditional 3% commission on a $965,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$28,950	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$27,0202.8% avg	$19,300~2% avg	$19,300~2% avg	$27,0202.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$14,475	$14,475	$14,475	$14,475
Total cost	$70,445	$37,274	$34,774	$41,495
Net proceeds	$894,555	$927,726	$930,226	$923,505
You save	—	$33,171	$35,671	$28,950No support