Highland Park · Des Moines, IA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Highland Park, Des Moines?
The median home in Highland Park sells for $133,000 with prices down 26% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $491.
Highland Park Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Cooling
47/100The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.
Median Sale Price
$133,000
-26%Days on Market
33
Price per Sq Ft
$153
Sale-to-List Ratio
94.84%
Homes Sold
35
Sold Above List
14.29%
Pending in 2 Weeks
37.04%
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in Highland Park?
That covers your moving costs — save 0.4% of your home value
$133,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$3,990
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Highland Park
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $3,990 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $3,7242.8% avg | $2,660~2% avg | $2,660~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $1,995 | $1,995 | $1,995 |
| Total cost | $9,709 | $8,154 | $5,654 |
| You save | — | $491 | $2,991 |
Based on the Highland Park median home price of $133,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
How to sell your house and save on commission in Highland Park
A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $3,990 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.
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Your agent negotiates
Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.
Close and keep $491 more
Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.
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