Is Delavan Lake a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Delavan Lake is currently a buyer's market with 15 months of supply. Homes are selling at 87.7% of list price, and 60% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Delavan Lake is 47/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Delavan Lake?

The median home price in Delavan Lake is $657,500, up 73% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $0. Homes sell in a median of 158 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 87.7%.

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

On a $657,500 home in Delavan Lake, a traditional listing agent charges around $19,725 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $52,600 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $18,726, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $16,226 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Delavan Lake listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $19,725 on a $657,500 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 $18,726–$16,226 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Delavan Lake?

The median home in Delavan Lake currently spends 158 days on the market before going under contract, up 80% from last year. 60% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 87.7% 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 $657,500 home, that could save you up to $16,226.

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 $19,725 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Delavan Lake, Wisconsin?

The median home in Delavan Lake sells for $657,500 with prices up 73% year-over-year. The average seller pays $19,725 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $16,226.

Delavan Lake Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

47out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

47/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Delavan Lake 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

15 months of supply — above the 5-month balanced threshold, giving buyers more options. Wisconsin average is 2.5.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 73% year-over-year — vs. +7.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 87.7% of asking — buyers are negotiating 12.3% 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

158 median days on market — 73 days slower than the Wisconsin average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

60% 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.

$657,500

+73%

Days on Market

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

158

+80%

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.

87.7%

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

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

60%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$315,000 → $657,500

▲108.7%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Delavan Lake?

The average Delavan Lake homeowner saves $16,226 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $657,500 home.

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Your Delavan Lake home value

$657,500

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Traditional Agent (3%)

$19,725

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Delavan Lake?

The total cost to sell a house in Delavan Lake in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $19,725 with a traditional 3% commission on a $657,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$19,725	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$18,4102.8% avg	$13,150~2% avg	$13,150~2% avg	$18,4102.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$9,863	$9,863	$9,863	$9,863
Total cost	$47,998	$26,512	$24,012	$28,273
Net proceeds	$609,502	$630,988	$633,488	$629,227
You save	—	$21,486	$23,986	$19,725No support