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

Cable is currently a seller's market with 0 months of supply. Homes are selling at 79.1% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Cable is 55/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Cable?

The median home price in Cable is $5,500, down 94.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $5. Homes sell in a median of 274 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 79.1%.

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

On a $5,500 home in Cable, a traditional listing agent charges around $165 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $440 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save -$834, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save -$3,334 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Cable listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $165 on a $5,500 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 -$834–-$3,334 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Cable currently spends 274 days on the market before going under contract, up 266% from last year. At a 79.1% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

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 $5,500 home, that could save you up to -$3,334.

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 $165 commission.

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Cable, IL

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

The median home in Cable sells for $5,500 with prices down 94.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $165 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you -$3,334.

Cable Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

55out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

55/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Cable market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

0 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 100% below the Illinois average of 2.3.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 94.6% year-over-year — vs. +11.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 79.1% of asking — buyers are negotiating 20.9% 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 buyers

274 median days on market — 199 days slower than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

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

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. 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.

$5,500

-94.6%

Days on Market

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

274

+266%

Price per Sq Ft

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

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

79.1%

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

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Cable?

The average Cable homeowner saves -$3,334 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $5,500 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save -60.6% of your home value

Your Cable home value

$5,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$165

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Cable in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $165 with a traditional 3% commission on a $5,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$165	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$1542.8% avg	$110~2% avg	$110~2% avg	$1542.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$83	$83	$83	$83
Total cost	$402	$3,692	$1,192	$237
Net proceeds	$5,098	$1,808	$4,308	$5,263
You save	—	-$3,290	-$790	$165No support