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

Waimanalo is currently a seller's market with 1.5 months of supply. Homes are selling at 96.8% of list price, and 100% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Waimanalo 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 Waimanalo?

The median home price in Waimanalo is $1,190,000, up 26.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $675. Homes sell in a median of 33 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 96.8%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Waimanalo, Hawaii?

On a $1,190,000 home in Waimanalo, a traditional listing agent charges around $35,700 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $95,200 or more. With Ridley Pro, your listing fee is just $3,499 — saving you $32,201.

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

A traditional Waimanalo listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $35,700 on a $1,190,000 home. Ridley Pro is a flat $3,499 with a dedicated licensed agent. That means you save $32,201 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Waimanalo currently spends 33 days on the market before going under contract, down 10% from last year. 100% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 96.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

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

No. Hawaii 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 $1,190,000 home, that could save you up to $32,201.

What's included with Ridley Pro?

Ridley Pro ($3,499) includes MLS listing distribution, a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. It's the full-service experience at a fraction of the traditional $35,700 commission.

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Waimanalo, HI

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Waimanalo, Hawaii?

The median home in Waimanalo sells for $1,190,000 with prices up 26.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $35,700 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $32,201.

Waimanalo 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 Waimanalo 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

1.5 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 77% below the Hawaii average of 6.6.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 26.6% year-over-year — vs. +13.9% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96.8% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3.2% below list. Hawaii average is 96.5%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Hawaii average of 13.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

33 median days on market — 203 days faster than the Hawaii average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

100% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Hawaii average is 15.6%.

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.

$1,190,000

+26.6%

Days on Market

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

-10%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$675

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

96.8%

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.

1.5

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.

100%

Fast-moving

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Waimanalo?

The average Waimanalo homeowner saves $32,201 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $1,190,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's a new car — paid in full — save 2.7% of your home value

Your Waimanalo home value

$1,190,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$35,700

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Waimanalo in 2026 ranges from $3,499 with Ridley to approximately $35,700 with a traditional 3% commission on a $1,190,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	FSBO
Listing fee	$35,700	$3,499	$0
Buyer agent	$33,3202.8% avg	$23,800~2% avg	$33,3202.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$17,850	$17,850	$17,850
Total cost	$86,870	$45,149	$51,170
Net proceeds	$1,103,130	$1,144,851	$1,138,830
You save	—	$41,721	$35,700No support