South Kohala · Waimea, HI

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in South Kohala, Waimea?

The median home in South Kohala sells for $1,112,800 with prices up 6% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $29,885.

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South Kohala Real Estate Market Conditions

39out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

39/100

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

What this means for sellers

The South Kohala 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. Hawaii average is NaN.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 5.980952381% year-over-year — vs. NaN% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96.5% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3.5% below list. Hawaii average is NaN%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

7.06% of homes selling above list price — NaN% below the Hawaii average of NaN%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

133 median days on market — in line with the Hawaii average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

12.96% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. NaN% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

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

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$1,112,800

+6%

Days on Market

133

Price per Sq Ft

$690

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.5%

Homes Sold

85

Sold Above List

7.06%

Pending in 2 Weeks

12.96%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in South Kohala?

$0Estimated savings

That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.7% of your home value

$1,112,800

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$33,384

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in South Kohala

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley Pro
Listing fee$33,384$3,499
Buyer agent$31,1582.8% avg$22,256~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$16,692$16,692
Total cost$81,234$42,447
You save$29,885

Based on the South Kohala median home price of $1,112,800. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in South Kohala

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $33,384 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

1

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

2

AI prepares your home

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

3

Listed on MLS & 100+ sites

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

4

Your agent negotiates

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

5

Close and keep $29,885 more

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

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