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

Worthing is currently a seller's market with 2 months of supply. Homes are selling at 100% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Worthing is 53/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Worthing?

The median home price in Worthing is $290,000, down 8.9% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $206. Homes sell in a median of 14 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Worthing, South Dakota?

On a $290,000 home in Worthing, a traditional listing agent charges around $8,700 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $23,200 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $7,701, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $5,201 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Worthing listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $8,700 on a $290,000 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 $7,701–$5,201 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Worthing currently spends 14 days on the market before going under contract, down 44% from last year. At a 100% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 50% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in South Dakota?

No. South Dakota 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 $290,000 home, that could save you up to $5,201.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in South Dakota. 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 $8,700 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Worthing, South Dakota?

The median home in Worthing sells for $290,000 with prices down 8.9% year-over-year. The average seller pays $8,700 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $5,201.

Worthing Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

53out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

53/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Worthing market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — in line with the South Dakota average of 2.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 8.9% year-over-year — vs. +5% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. South Dakota average is 96.2%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the South Dakota average of 15.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

14 median days on market — 84 days faster than the South Dakota average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 10.1% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

50% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. South Dakota average is 11.4%.

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.

$290,000

-8.9%

Days on Market

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

-44%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$206

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100%

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.

Very Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

50%

Price carefully

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Worthing?

The average Worthing homeowner saves $5,201 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $290,000 home.

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That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.8% of your home value

Your Worthing home value

$290,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,700

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Worthing in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $8,700 with a traditional 3% commission on a $290,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$8,700	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$8,1202.8% avg	$5,800~2% avg	$5,800~2% avg	$8,1202.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,350	$4,350	$4,350	$4,350
Total cost	$21,170	$13,649	$11,149	$12,470
Net proceeds	$268,830	$276,351	$278,851	$277,530
You save	—	$7,521	$10,021	$8,700No support