Fort Des Moines · Des Moines, IA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Fort Des Moines, Des Moines?
The median home in Fort Des Moines sells for $213,000 with prices up 12% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $2,891.
Fort Des Moines Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
60/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$213,000
+12%Days on Market
31
Price per Sq Ft
$246
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.76%
Homes Sold
11
Sold Above List
36.36%
Source: public market records
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$213,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$6,390
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Fort Des Moines
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $6,390 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $5,9642.8% avg | $4,260~2% avg | $4,260~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $3,195 | $3,195 | $3,195 |
| Total cost | $15,549 | $10,954 | $8,454 |
| You save | — | $2,891 | $5,391 |
Based on the Fort Des Moines median home price of $213,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
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