Back Bay West · Boston, MA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Back Bay West, Boston?
The median home in Back Bay West sells for $1,183,000 with prices up 3% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $31,991.
Back Bay 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
$1,183,000
+3%Days on Market
44
Price per Sq Ft
$1193
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.25%
Homes Sold
21
Sold Above List
19.05%
Pending in 2 Weeks
26.32%
Source: public market records
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How much can you save selling in Back Bay West?
That's a new car — paid in full — save 2.7% of your home value
$1,183,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$35,490
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Back Bay West
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $35,490 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $33,1242.8% avg | $23,660~2% avg | $23,660~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $17,745 | $17,745 | $17,745 |
| Total cost | $86,359 | $44,904 | $42,404 |
| You save | — | $31,991 | $34,491 |
Based on the Back Bay West median home price of $1,183,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
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