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

Waverly is currently a seller's market with 2.5 months of supply. 50% of homes sell above asking price. The Ridley Sell Score for Waverly is 57/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Waverly?

The median home price in Waverly is $253,000. The median price per square foot is $111. Homes sell in a median of 83 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.9%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Waverly, New York?

On a $253,000 home in Waverly, a traditional listing agent charges around $7,590 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $20,240 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $6,591, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $4,091 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Waverly listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $7,590 on a $253,000 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 $6,591–$4,091 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Waverly currently spends 83 days on the market before going under contract. At a 98.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in New York?

No. New York 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 $253,000 home, that could save you up to $4,091.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in New York. 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 $7,590 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Waverly, New York?

The median home in Waverly sells for $253,000. The average seller pays $7,590 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $4,091.

Waverly Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

57out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

57/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Waverly 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 sellers

2.5 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 4% above the New York average of 2.4.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +16.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.1% below list. New York average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

50% of homes selling above list price — 47% above the New York average of 33.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

83 median days on market — 7 days slower than the New York average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 16.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. New York average is 13.1%.

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.

$253,000

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.

$111

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.9%

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.

2.5

Seller’s market

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.

50%

Strong demand

12-Month Price Trend

$186,400 → $253,000

▲35.7%

$240K$220K$200K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Waverly?

The average Waverly homeowner saves $4,091 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $253,000 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.6% of your home value

Your Waverly home value

$253,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,590

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Waverly in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,590 with a traditional 3% commission on a $253,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$7,590	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$7,0842.8% avg	$5,060~2% avg	$5,060~2% avg	$7,0842.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,795	$3,795	$3,795	$3,795
Total cost	$18,469	$12,354	$9,854	$10,879
Net proceeds	$234,531	$240,646	$243,146	$242,121
You save	—	$6,115	$8,615	$7,590No support