Greater South Side · Des Moines, IA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Greater South Side, Des Moines?

The median home in Greater South Side sells for $229,000 with prices up 20% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $3,371.

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Greater South Side Real Estate Market Conditions

61out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

61/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Greater South Side market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Iowa average is 4.7.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 19.89528796% year-over-year — vs. +8.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.16% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.8% below list. Iowa average is 96.9%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

18.6% of homes selling above list price — 17% above the Iowa average of 15.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

49 median days on market — 14 days faster than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

18.42% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 22.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Iowa average is 23%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$229,000

+20%

Days on Market

49

Price per Sq Ft

$186

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.16%

Homes Sold

43

Sold Above List

18.6%

Pending in 2 Weeks

18.42%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Greater South Side?

$0Estimated savings

That could furnish your new living room — save 1.5% of your home value

$229,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$6,870

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Greater South Side

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$6,870$3,499$999
Buyer agent$6,4122.8% avg$4,580~2% avg$4,580~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$3,435$3,435$3,435
Total cost$16,717$11,514$9,014
You save$3,371$5,871

Based on the Greater South Side median home price of $229,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Greater South Side

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $6,870 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

1

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AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Greater South Side market data so you list at the right price.

2

AI prepares your home

AI walk-through identifies what to fix, stage, and photograph. Your agent advises on what actually moves the needle.

3

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Professional listing syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and everywhere Greater South Side buyers look — plus a custom Ridley listing page with AI chat.

4

Your agent negotiates

Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.

5

Close and keep $3,371 more

Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.

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