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

Darien is currently a seller's market with 2 months of supply. Homes are selling at 97.6% of list price, and 100% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Darien is 54/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Darien?

The median home price in Darien is $332,450. The median price per square foot is $237. Homes sell in a median of 114 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.6%.

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

On a $332,450 home in Darien, a traditional listing agent charges around $9,974 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $26,596 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $8,975, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $6,475 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Darien listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $9,974 on a $332,450 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 $8,975–$6,475 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Darien currently spends 114 days on the market before going under contract. 100% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 97.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

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 $332,450 home, that could save you up to $6,475.

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 $9,974 commission.

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

The median home in Darien sells for $332,450. The average seller pays $9,974 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $6,475.

Darien Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

54out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

54/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Darien 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

2 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 20% below the Wisconsin average of 2.5.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +7.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.6% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.4% below list. Wisconsin average is 98.1%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Wisconsin average of 26.5%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

114 median days on market — 29 days slower than the Wisconsin average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

100% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.4% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% 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.

$332,450

Days on Market

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

114

Price per Sq Ft

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

$237

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97.6%

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

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

100%

Fast-moving

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Darien?

The average Darien homeowner saves $6,475 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $332,450 home.

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That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.9% of your home value

Your Darien home value

$332,450

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$9,974

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Darien in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $9,974 with a traditional 3% commission on a $332,450 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$9,974	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$9,3092.8% avg	$6,649~2% avg	$6,649~2% avg	$9,3092.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,987	$4,987	$4,987	$4,987
Total cost	$24,270	$15,135	$12,635	$14,296
Net proceeds	$308,180	$317,315	$319,815	$318,154
You save	—	$9,135	$11,635	$9,974No support