Drake · Des Moines, IA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Drake, Des Moines?
The median home in Drake sells for $184,000 with prices down 13% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $2,021.
Drake Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Cooling
49/100The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.
Median Sale Price
$184,000
-13%Days on Market
35.5
Price per Sq Ft
$172
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.59%
Homes Sold
25
Sold Above List
16%
Pending in 2 Weeks
21.05%
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in Drake?
That could furnish your new living room — save 1.1% of your home value
$184,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$5,520
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Drake
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $5,520 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $5,1522.8% avg | $3,680~2% avg | $3,680~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $2,760 | $2,760 | $2,760 |
| Total cost | $13,432 | $9,939 | $7,439 |
| You save | — | $2,021 | $4,521 |
Based on the Drake median home price of $184,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
How to sell your house and save on commission in Drake
A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $5,520 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.
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Close and keep $2,021 more
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