Central Chicago · Chicago, IL
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Central Chicago, Chicago?
The median home in Central Chicago sells for $435,156 with prices up 1% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $9,556.
Central Chicago Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
53/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$435,156
+1%Days on Market
84
Price per Sq Ft
$371
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.11%
Homes Sold
794
Sold Above List
25.19%
Pending in 2 Weeks
23.91%
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in Central Chicago?
That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.2% of your home value
$435,156
Traditional Agent (3%)
$13,055
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Central Chicago
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $13,055 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $12,1842.8% avg | $8,703~2% avg | $8,703~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $6,527 | $6,527 | $6,527 |
| Total cost | $31,766 | $18,729 | $16,229 |
| You save | — | $9,556 | $12,056 |
Based on the Central Chicago median home price of $435,156. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
How to sell your house and save on commission in Central Chicago
A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $13,055 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.
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Your agent negotiates
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Close and keep $9,556 more
Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.
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