Is Upper Falls a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Upper Falls is currently a seller's market with 2 months of supply. Homes are selling at 83.6% of list price, and 50% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Upper Falls is 52/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Upper Falls?

The median home price in Upper Falls is $100,250, down 42.4% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $64. Homes sell in a median of 40 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 83.6%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Upper Falls, West Virginia?

On a $100,250 home in Upper Falls, a traditional listing agent charges around $3,008 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $8,020 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $2,009, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save -$491 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Upper Falls listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $3,008 on a $100,250 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 $2,009–-$491 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Upper Falls?

The median home in Upper Falls currently spends 40 days on the market before going under contract. 50% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 83.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

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

No. West 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 $100,250 home, that could save you up to -$491.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in West 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 $3,008 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Upper Falls, West Virginia?

The median home in Upper Falls sells for $100,250 with prices down 42.4% year-over-year. The average seller pays $3,008 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you -$491.

Upper Falls Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

52out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

52/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Upper Falls market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 38% below the West Virginia average of 3.2.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 42.4% year-over-year — vs. +10.1% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 83.6% of asking — buyers are negotiating 16.4% below list. West Virginia average is 95.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the West Virginia average of 15%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

40 median days on market — 31 days faster than the West Virginia average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 28.6% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. West Virginia average is 22.1%.

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.

$100,250

-42.4%

Days on Market

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

Price per Sq Ft

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

$64

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

83.6%

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.

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Somewhat Competitive

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$173,900 → $100,250

▼42.4%

$200K$150K$100K$50K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Upper Falls?

The average Upper Falls homeowner saves -$491 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $100,250 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save -0.5% of your home value

Your Upper Falls home value

$100,250

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$3,008

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Upper Falls?

The total cost to sell a house in Upper Falls in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $3,008 with a traditional 3% commission on a $100,250 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$3,008	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$2,8072.8% avg	$2,005~2% avg	$2,005~2% avg	$2,8072.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$1,504	$1,504	$1,504	$1,504
Total cost	$7,319	$7,008	$4,508	$4,311
Net proceeds	$92,931	$93,242	$95,742	$95,939
You save	—	-$491	$2,009	$3,008No support