“Bryan was an excellent broker, very professional, helpful and knowledgeable. I was very happy and satisfied with Bryan's service and help.”
Century 21 Randall Morris & Associates
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Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Hays
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Hays
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Hays
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (May 2026 - Jul 2026).
Hays is currently tilted toward sellers, with the market gauge firmly in seller’s market territory. Inventory is very limited, with only 2 active listings over the recent rolling three-month period. At the same time, homes are taking longer to sell, with a median of 111 days on market.
Looking at pricing, typical home values over this rolling three-month window are up sharply, rising more than 25 percent year over year. Yet sellers are often pricing below past levels, as the median list price has fallen significantly compared with a year ago, and the average sale-to-list ratio sits just under 100 percent. No recent sales have closed above list price, suggesting buyers still have some room to negotiate even in a seller-leaning environment.
Activity levels remain low, with just 1 home sold and 1 new listing over the period, while pending sales have inched up slightly year over year. Nearly half of homes go off the market within two weeks, pointing to pockets of strong demand even as others sit longer. With such mixed signals and small numbers of transactions, local expertise is especially important, and Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers with an agent who understands the nuances of the Hays market.
Learn more about what Hays has to offer.
Hays offers residents a welcoming blend of small-town charm, outdoor opportunities, and convenient amenities that support a high quality of life.
Hays stands out from nearby communities like Austin and San Marcos by offering a more grounded, rural feel while still keeping those larger job and entertainment centers within easy reach. Here, open land, small local businesses, and multi‑generation families shape daily life, creating a slower pace that many buyers seek when leaving busier corridors along I‑35.
Daily life in Hays often revolves around schools, local churches, and community gatherings. Families appreciate access to area districts and nearby programs such as Hays CISD and the resources at the Dripping Springs Community Library. For outdoor time, residents head to regional favorites like Blue Hole Regional Park in Wimberley or the trails and riverfront at Stagecoach Park in Buda. Dining and errands often extend into surrounding hubs, with Austin’s south side, Kyle, and San Marcos all within a reasonable drive.
Because Hays offers a mix of acreage homesteads, established neighborhoods, and emerging residential pockets, pricing and competition can vary street by street. Buyers benefit from an agent who understands well and septic issues, land use, and commute patterns. Sellers need clear strategies on timing, presentation, and pricing to stand out against new construction and nearby resale options. Agent Pronto connects both buyers and sellers with the right local real estate professional so they are prepared to move when the timing is right.
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“Sandra is wonderful, answered all my questions and guided me every step of the way on what to expect and so on. She is extremely knowledgeable, very professional, friendly. There were times I called her with questions. Never did she mind or get frustrated, always happy to help. I recommend Sandra to anyone looking to get things done. No need to look any further, with Sandra you are in great hands.”
Century 21 Randall Morris and Associates
“Justin was the best of the best. Promptly returned messages, great communication and high professionalism. I would highly recommend Justin. He is the best realtor in Austin!”
LPT Realty
“Our second home with Daryl caring for the sale. We have great comfort that he cared for our needs and managed the tough parts of the transaction on our behalf. He allowed us to focus on our move here from out of state. Highly recommend him!”
Advantage Austin Properties Inc
“It was a wonderful experience working with Lucy Gamez. Working with Lucy Gamez was an outstanding experience from start to finish. She is knowledgeable, patient, and consistently professional, guiding every step with clarity and confidence. Lucy listens closely, communicates promptly, and always puts her clients’ needs first. Her dedication made the entire process smooth and stress‑free. I highly recommend Lucy to anyone looking for a trustworthy and exceptional Agent/Broker. I plan to use Lucy again.”
Central Texas Trinity Realty
“Stephanie was absolutely amazing to work with. From the very beginning she made the entire home-buying process smooth, stress-free, and enjoyable. She was always professional, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable, making sure every question I had was answered right away. Stephanie went above and beyond to ensure I felt comfortable and confident with every decision.”
Keller Williams
“Tyon is an outstanding realtor and grateful and thankful that we got to work with him. I've been trying to sell my home for almost 2 years before working with him and out of the realtors that I've had, he did the most for us. He is all about his clients and makes sure to have their best interests at heart. He helped us with any repairs that could be done at the house so there wasn't any extra expense on our end, plus he ripped out the carpet for us so we could get it replaced. For things he couldn't do himself, we was always trying to find the least expensive solution for it. He was very knowledgeable in his field and I couldn't have asked for a better person to help us get our house sold!”
eXp Realty
“Daniel Clark found us our dream home, and we couldn't be more satisfied with his performance as our realtor. Dan walked us through the process of buying our first home and we will use him again in the future.”
Compass RE Texas LLC
“Connie was outstanding - this was a new experience for us and she helped us thru it step by step. We were really stressed by all the work and papers to fill out but she helped us get thru everything!! I highly recommend Connie and I will definitely use her services again!!”
Fathom Realty
“I loved working with David! Every time me or my soon to be wife had any questions he was so fast with responding and giving us a detailed explanation of everything. And he did a great job negotiating with the seller.”
Epique Realty
“My wife and I were blessed to be paired with Richard Doyle as our realtor. He was a tremendous help throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend him to anyone for their home buying needs!”
United Real Estate Austin
“I am so glad that I used Agent Pronto to connect with several Realtors (out of state) and figure out what qualities in a real estate professional were most important to me. Through the process I connected with my lifeline, Celine Crestin, who is a dream to work with. She helped me navigate a difficult market with over 20 offers submitted, a few accepted/terminated due to inspections, and finally my ideal investment property. She had to solve problems, think quickly and critically, and I trusted her advice completely when I wondered if things were overpriced, unreasonable, or too good to be true. I am so lucky to have had the chance to work with her.”
Compass RE Texas | Realty Reimagined Group
“Glad we ended up with the property, despite some bumps in the road which Shila handled well.”
Engel & Völkers Engel & Volkers
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