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

Burlington is currently a seller's market with 1.4 months of supply. 20% of homes sell above asking price, and 50% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Burlington is 68/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Burlington?

The median home price in Burlington is $362,500, up 42.2% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $167. Homes sell in a median of 69 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100.5%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Burlington, Wisconsin?

On a $362,500 home in Burlington, a traditional listing agent charges around $10,875 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $29,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $9,876, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $7,376 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Burlington listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $10,875 on a $362,500 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 $9,876–$7,376 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Burlington currently spends 69 days on the market before going under contract, up 38% from last year. 50% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 14.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Wisconsin 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 $362,500 home, that could save you up to $7,376.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Wisconsin. 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 $10,875 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Burlington, Wisconsin?

The median home in Burlington sells for $362,500 with prices up 42.2% year-over-year. The average seller pays $10,875 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $7,376.

Burlington Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

68out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

68/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Burlington market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1.4 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 44% below the Wisconsin average of 2.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 42.2% year-over-year — vs. +7.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100.5% of asking — sellers are getting 0.5% above list on average. Wisconsin average is 98.1%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

20% of homes selling above list price — 25% below the Wisconsin average of 26.5%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

69 median days on market — 16 days faster than the Wisconsin average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.4% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 14.3% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Wisconsin average is 9.3%.

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.

$362,500

+42.2%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

+38%

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$167

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100.5%

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.

1.4

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.

20%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

14.3%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$281,000 → $362,500

▲29.0%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Burlington?

The average Burlington homeowner saves $7,376 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $362,500 home.

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

Your Burlington home value

$362,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$10,875

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Burlington in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $10,875 with a traditional 3% commission on a $362,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$10,875	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$10,1502.8% avg	$7,250~2% avg	$7,250~2% avg	$10,1502.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$5,438	$5,438	$5,438	$5,438
Total cost	$26,463	$16,187	$13,687	$15,588
Net proceeds	$336,037	$346,313	$348,813	$346,912
You save	—	$10,276	$12,776	$10,875No support