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

Boody is currently a seller's market with 1 months of supply. Homes are selling at 74.4% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Boody is 53/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Boody?

The median home price in Boody is $52,000. The median price per square foot is $58. Homes sell in a median of 28 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 74.4%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Boody, Illinois?

On a $52,000 home in Boody, a traditional listing agent charges around $1,560 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $4,160 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $561, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save -$1,939 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Boody listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $1,560 on a $52,000 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 $561–-$1,939 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Boody currently spends 28 days on the market before going under contract. At a 74.4% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 100% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Illinois?

No. Illinois 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 $52,000 home, that could save you up to -$1,939.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Illinois. 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 $1,560 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Boody, Illinois?

The median home in Boody sells for $52,000. The average seller pays $1,560 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you -$1,939.

Boody Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

53out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

53/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Boody market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 57% below the Illinois average of 2.3.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +11.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 74.4% of asking — buyers are negotiating 25.6% below list. Illinois average is 96.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Illinois average of 22.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

28 median days on market — 47 days faster than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

100% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Illinois average is 13.6%.

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.

$52,000

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.

$58

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

74.4%

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.

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Not Very Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

100%

Price carefully

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Boody?

The average Boody homeowner saves -$1,939 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $52,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save -3.7% of your home value

Your Boody home value

$52,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$1,560

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Boody in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $1,560 with a traditional 3% commission on a $52,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$1,560	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$1,4562.8% avg	$1,040~2% avg	$1,040~2% avg	$1,4562.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$780	$780	$780	$780
Total cost	$3,796	$5,319	$2,819	$2,236
Net proceeds	$48,204	$46,681	$49,181	$49,764
You save	—	-$1,523	$977	$1,560No support