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

Westport is currently a balanced market with 4.5 months of supply. 50% of homes sell above asking price, and 50% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Westport is 73/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Westport?

The median home price in Westport is $780,000, up 44.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $452. Homes sell in a median of 43 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.2%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Westport, Massachusetts?

On a $780,000 home in Westport, a traditional listing agent charges around $23,400 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $62,400 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $22,401, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $19,901 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Westport listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $23,400 on a $780,000 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 $22,401–$19,901 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Westport currently spends 43 days on the market before going under contract, up 23% from last year. 50% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 99.2% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 11.1% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Massachusetts 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 $780,000 home, that could save you up to $19,901.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Massachusetts. 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 $23,400 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Westport, Massachusetts?

The median home in Westport sells for $780,000 with prices up 44.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $23,400 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $19,901.

Westport Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

73out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

73/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Westport favor sellers right now. Demand is outpacing supply, and well-priced homes should attract strong interest. Sellers who list now are positioned to sell quickly and close at or above asking price.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4.5 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Massachusetts average is 2.7.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 44.7% year-over-year — vs. +6.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.2% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.8% below list. Massachusetts average is 98.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

50% of homes selling above list price — 63% above the Massachusetts average of 30.6%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

43 median days on market — 19 days faster than the Massachusetts average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 34.3% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 11.1% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Massachusetts average is 14%.

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.

$780,000

+44.7%

Days on Market

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

+23%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$452

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

99.2%

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.

4.5

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

50%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

11.1%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$695,000 → $780,000

▲12.2%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Westport?

The average Westport homeowner saves $19,901 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $780,000 home.

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Your Westport home value

$780,000

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Traditional Agent (3%)

$23,400

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Westport in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $23,400 with a traditional 3% commission on a $780,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$23,400	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$21,8402.8% avg	$15,600~2% avg	$15,600~2% avg	$21,8402.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$11,700	$11,700	$11,700	$11,700
Total cost	$56,940	$30,799	$28,299	$33,540
Net proceeds	$723,060	$749,201	$751,701	$746,460
You save	—	$26,141	$28,641	$23,400No support