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

Adel is currently a buyer's market with 9 months of supply. 16.7% of homes sell above asking price, and 8.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Adel is 44/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Adel?

The median home price in Adel is $386,745, up 20.9% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $263. Homes sell in a median of 94 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.5%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Adel, Iowa?

On a $386,745 home in Adel, a traditional listing agent charges around $11,602 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $30,940 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $10,603, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $8,103 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Adel listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $11,602 on a $386,745 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 $10,603–$8,103 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Adel currently spends 94 days on the market before going under contract. 8.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 99.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 16.7% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Iowa 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 $386,745 home, that could save you up to $8,103.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Iowa. 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 $11,602 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Adel, Iowa?

The median home in Adel sells for $386,745 with prices up 20.9% year-over-year. The average seller pays $11,602 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $8,103.

Adel Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

44out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

44/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Adel market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Buyers have more options and are negotiating harder. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

9 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Iowa average is 4.7.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 20.9% year-over-year — vs. +8.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.5% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.5% below list. Iowa average is 96.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

16.7% of homes selling above list price — 5% above the Iowa average of 15.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

94 median days on market — 31 days slower than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

8.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 22.8% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

16.7% of listings have dropped their price. Iowa average is 23%.

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.

$386,745

+20.9%

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.

$263

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

99.5%

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.

Buyer’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.

16.7%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

16.7%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

8.3%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$304,995 → $386,745

▲26.8%

$350K$300K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Adel?

The average Adel homeowner saves $8,103 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $386,745 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.1% of your home value

Your Adel home value

$386,745

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$11,602

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Adel in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $11,602 with a traditional 3% commission on a $386,745 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$11,602	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$10,8292.8% avg	$7,735~2% avg	$7,735~2% avg	$10,8292.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$5,801	$5,801	$5,801	$5,801
Total cost	$28,232	$17,035	$14,535	$16,630
Net proceeds	$358,513	$369,710	$372,210	$370,115
You save	—	$8,103	$10,603	$11,602No support