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

Yates is currently a seller's market with 0.3 months of supply. 25% of homes sell above asking price. The Ridley Sell Score for Yates is 55/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Yates?

The median home price in Yates is $206,500, up 79.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $94. Homes sell in a median of 83 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 96.2%.

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

On a $206,500 home in Yates, a traditional listing agent charges around $6,195 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $16,520 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $5,196, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $2,696 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Yates listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $6,195 on a $206,500 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 $5,196–$2,696 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Yates currently spends 83 days on the market before going under contract, up 38% from last year. At a 96.2% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 100% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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 $206,500 home, that could save you up to $2,696.

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 $6,195 commission.

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Yates, NY

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

The median home in Yates sells for $206,500 with prices up 79.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $6,195 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $2,696.

Yates Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

55out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

55/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Yates 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

0.3 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 88% below the New York average of 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 79.6% year-over-year — vs. +16.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96.2% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3.8% below list. New York average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

25% of homes selling above list price — 26% below 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 buyers

100% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. 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.

$206,500

+79.6%

Days on Market

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

+38%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$94

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

96.2%

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.

0.3

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Sold Above List

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

25%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

100%

Price carefully

12-Month Price Trend

$230,000 → $206,500

▼10.2%

$230K$220K$210K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Yates?

The average Yates homeowner saves $2,696 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $206,500 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.3% of your home value

Your Yates home value

$206,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$6,195

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Yates in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $6,195 with a traditional 3% commission on a $206,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$6,195	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,7822.8% avg	$4,130~2% avg	$4,130~2% avg	$5,7822.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,098	$3,098	$3,098	$3,098
Total cost	$15,075	$10,727	$8,227	$8,880
Net proceeds	$191,425	$195,773	$198,273	$197,620
You save	—	$4,348	$6,848	$6,195No support