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

Union is currently a balanced market with 4.3 months of supply. 40% of homes sell above asking price, and 16.7% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Union is 56/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Union?

The median home price in Union is $209,388, up 132.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $107. Homes sell in a median of 167 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.3%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Union, South Carolina?

On a $209,388 home in Union, a traditional listing agent charges around $6,282 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $16,751 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $5,283, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $2,783 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Union listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $6,282 on a $209,388 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 $5,283–$2,783 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Union currently spends 167 days on the market before going under contract. 16.7% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 99.3% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 46.5% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in South Carolina?

No. South Carolina 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 $209,388 home, that could save you up to $2,783.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in South Carolina. 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 $6,282 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Union, South Carolina?

The median home in Union sells for $209,388 with prices up 132.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $6,282 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $2,783.

Union Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

56out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

56/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Union market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4.3 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. South Carolina average is 5.9.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 132.7% year-over-year — vs. +2.3% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.3% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.7% below list. South Carolina average is 97.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

40% of homes selling above list price — 220% above the South Carolina average of 12.5%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

167 median days on market — 76 days slower than the South Carolina average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

16.7% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 23.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

46.5% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. South Carolina average is 24.6%.

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.

$209,388

+132.7%

Days on Market

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

167

Price per Sq Ft

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

$107

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

99.3%

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.

4.3

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.

40%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

46.5%

Price carefully

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

16.7%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$214,990 → $209,388

▼2.6%

$220K$200K$180K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Union?

The average Union homeowner saves $2,783 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $209,388 home.

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

Your Union home value

$209,388

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$6,282

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Union in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $6,282 with a traditional 3% commission on a $209,388 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$6,282	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,8632.8% avg	$4,188~2% avg	$4,188~2% avg	$5,8632.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,141	$3,141	$3,141	$3,141
Total cost	$15,286	$10,828	$8,328	$9,004
Net proceeds	$194,102	$198,560	$201,060	$200,384
You save	—	$2,783	$5,283	$6,282No support