The Lakes · Blaine, MN
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in The Lakes, Blaine?
The median home in The Lakes sells for $435,000 with prices up 36% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $9,551.
The Lakes 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
$435,000
+36%Days on Market
50
Price per Sq Ft
$210
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.41%
Homes Sold
20
Sold Above List
5%
Pending in 2 Weeks
22.22%
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in The Lakes?
That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.2% of your home value
$435,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$13,050
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in The Lakes
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $13,050 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $12,1802.8% avg | $8,700~2% avg | $8,700~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $6,525 | $6,525 | $6,525 |
| Total cost | $31,755 | $18,724 | $16,224 |
| You save | — | $9,551 | $12,051 |
Based on the The Lakes median home price of $435,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
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