Sawyer West · Ames, IA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Sawyer West, Ames?
The median home in Sawyer West sells for $417,000 with prices up 51% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $9,011.
Sawyer West Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
55/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$417,000
+51%Days on Market
40
Price per Sq Ft
$236
Sale-to-List Ratio
95.17%
Homes Sold
3
Pending in 2 Weeks
16.67%
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in Sawyer West?
That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.2% of your home value
$417,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$12,510
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Sawyer West
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $12,510 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $11,6762.8% avg | $8,340~2% avg | $8,340~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $6,255 | $6,255 | $6,255 |
| Total cost | $30,441 | $18,094 | $15,594 |
| You save | — | $9,011 | $11,511 |
Based on the Sawyer West median home price of $417,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
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