Back Bay · Boston, MA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Back Bay, Boston?
The median home in Back Bay sells for $1,207,500 with prices down 9% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $32,726.
Back Bay Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Cooling
45/100The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.
Median Sale Price
$1,207,500
-9%Days on Market
55
Price per Sq Ft
$1267
Sale-to-List Ratio
96.1%
Homes Sold
68
Sold Above List
14.71%
Pending in 2 Weeks
30.51%
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in Back Bay?
That's a new car — paid in full — save 2.7% of your home value
$1,207,500
Traditional Agent (3%)
$36,225
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Back Bay
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $36,225 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $33,8102.8% avg | $24,150~2% avg | $24,150~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $18,113 | $18,113 | $18,113 |
| Total cost | $88,148 | $45,762 | $43,262 |
| You save | — | $32,726 | $35,226 |
Based on the Back Bay median home price of $1,207,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
How to sell your house and save on commission in Back Bay
A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $36,225 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.
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Your agent negotiates
Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.
Close and keep $32,726 more
Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.
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