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

Carterville is currently a buyer's market with 20 months of supply. Homes are selling at 95% of list price, and 33.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Carterville is 35/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Carterville?

The median home price in Carterville is $190,000, up 6.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $102. Homes sell in a median of 128 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 95%.

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

On a $190,000 home in Carterville, a traditional listing agent charges around $5,700 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $15,200 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $4,701, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $2,201 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Carterville listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $5,700 on a $190,000 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 $4,701–$2,201 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Carterville currently spends 128 days on the market before going under contract, down 21% from last year. 33.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 95% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 15% 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 $190,000 home, that could save you up to $2,201.

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 $5,700 commission.

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

The median home in Carterville sells for $190,000 with prices up 6.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $5,700 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $2,201.

Carterville Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

35out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

35/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Carterville market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Homes are taking longer to sell — be patient and avoid chasing the market down. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

20 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Illinois average is 2.3.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 6.6% year-over-year — vs. +11.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95% of asking — buyers are negotiating 5% 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

128 median days on market — 53 days slower than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

33.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.8% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 15% 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.

$190,000

+6.6%

Days on Market

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

128

-21%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$102

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

95%

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.

Buyer’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.

15%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

33.3%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$196,500 → $190,000

▼3.3%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Carterville?

The average Carterville homeowner saves $2,201 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $190,000 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.2% of your home value

Your Carterville home value

$190,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,700

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Carterville in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $5,700 with a traditional 3% commission on a $190,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$5,700	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,3202.8% avg	$3,800~2% avg	$3,800~2% avg	$5,3202.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,850	$2,850	$2,850	$2,850
Total cost	$13,870	$10,149	$7,649	$8,170
Net proceeds	$176,130	$179,851	$182,351	$181,830
You save	—	$3,721	$6,221	$5,700No support