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

Bettendorf is currently a seller's market with 2.7 months of supply. 44.4% of homes sell above asking price, and 22.8% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Bettendorf is 62/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Bettendorf?

The median home price in Bettendorf is $345,000, down 12.2% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $157. Homes sell in a median of 28 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100.1%.

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

On a $345,000 home in Bettendorf, a traditional listing agent charges around $10,350 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $27,600 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $9,351, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $6,851 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Bettendorf listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $10,350 on a $345,000 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 $9,351–$6,851 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Bettendorf currently spends 28 days on the market before going under contract. 22.8% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100.1% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 26.4% 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 $345,000 home, that could save you up to $6,851.

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 $10,350 commission.

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

The median home in Bettendorf sells for $345,000 with prices down 12.2% year-over-year. The average seller pays $10,350 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $6,851.

Bettendorf Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

62out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

62/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Bettendorf market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2.7 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 43% below the Iowa average of 4.7.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 12.2% year-over-year — vs. +8.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100.1% of asking — sellers are getting 0.1% above list on average. Iowa average is 96.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

44.4% of homes selling above list price — 179% above the Iowa average of 15.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

28 median days on market — 35 days faster than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

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

Price StabilityFavors buyers

26.4% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. 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.

$345,000

-12.2%

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.

$157

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100.1%

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.

2.7

Seller’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.

44.4%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

26.4%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

22.8%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$370,000 → $345,000

▼6.8%

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Bettendorf?

The average Bettendorf homeowner saves $6,851 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $345,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.0% of your home value

Your Bettendorf home value

$345,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$10,350

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Bettendorf in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $10,350 with a traditional 3% commission on a $345,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$10,350	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$9,6602.8% avg	$6,900~2% avg	$6,900~2% avg	$9,6602.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$5,175	$5,175	$5,175	$5,175
Total cost	$25,185	$15,574	$13,074	$14,835
Net proceeds	$319,815	$329,426	$331,926	$330,165
You save	—	$6,851	$9,351	$10,350No support

Based on the Bettendorf median home price of $345,000. Buyer agent commission and closing costs are estimated and may vary.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Bettendorf

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $10,350 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

AI + expert price your home

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

AI prepares your home

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

Listed on MLS & 100+ sites

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

Your agent negotiates

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

Close and keep $6,851 more

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

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