Iowa State University · Ames, IA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Iowa State University, Ames?

The median home in Iowa State University sells for $287,500 with prices down 9% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $5,126.

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Iowa State University Real Estate Market Conditions

72out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

72/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Iowa State University favor sellers right now. Demand is outpacing supply, and well-priced homes should attract strong interest. Sellers who list now are positioned to sell quickly and close at or above asking price.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Iowa average is 4.7.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 8.73015873% year-over-year — vs. +8.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 102.85% of asking — sellers are getting 2.8% above list on average. Iowa average is 96.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

50% of homes selling above list price — 214% above the Iowa average of 15.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

20.5 median days on market — 43 days faster than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

40% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 22.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Iowa average is 23%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$287,500

-9%

Days on Market

20.5

Price per Sq Ft

$192

Sale-to-List Ratio

102.85%

Homes Sold

6

Sold Above List

50%

Pending in 2 Weeks

40%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Iowa State University?

$0Estimated savings

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

$287,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,625

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Iowa State University

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$8,625$3,499$999
Buyer agent$8,0502.8% avg$5,750~2% avg$5,750~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$4,313$4,313$4,313
Total cost$20,988$13,562$11,062
You save$5,126$7,626

Based on the Iowa State University median home price of $287,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Iowa State University

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $8,625 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

1

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AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Iowa State University market data so you list at the right price.

2

AI prepares your home

AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

3

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Professional listing syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and everywhere Iowa State University buyers look — plus a custom Ridley listing page with AI chat.

4

Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

5

Close and keep $5,126 more

Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.

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