Brook Side · Ames, IA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Brook Side, Ames?
The median home in Brook Side sells for $240,000 with prices down 8% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $3,701.
Brook Side Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
57/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$240,000
-8%Days on Market
11.5
Price per Sq Ft
$172
Sale-to-List Ratio
103.51%
Homes Sold
6
Sold Above List
50%
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in Brook Side?
That could furnish your new living room — save 1.5% of your home value
$240,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$7,200
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Brook Side
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $7,200 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $6,7202.8% avg | $4,800~2% avg | $4,800~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Total cost | $17,520 | $11,899 | $9,399 |
| You save | — | $3,701 | $6,201 |
Based on the Brook Side median home price of $240,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
How to sell your house and save on commission in Brook Side
A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $7,200 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.
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Your agent negotiates
Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.
Close and keep $3,701 more
Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.
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