Lower Beaver · Des Moines, IA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Lower Beaver, Des Moines?

The median home in Lower Beaver sells for $240,000 with prices down 2% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $3,701.

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Lower Beaver Real Estate Market Conditions

48out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

48/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Lower Beaver market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Buyers have more options and are negotiating harder. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

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

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 1.7400204709999998% year-over-year — vs. +8.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95.82% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4.2% below list. Iowa average is 96.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

4.35% of homes selling above list price — 73% below the Iowa average of 15.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

39 median days on market — 24 days faster than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

22.22% 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

$240,000

-2%

Days on Market

39

Price per Sq Ft

$166

Sale-to-List Ratio

95.82%

Homes Sold

23

Sold Above List

4.35%

Pending in 2 Weeks

22.22%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Lower Beaver?

$0Estimated savings

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

$240,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,200

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Lower Beaver

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$7,200$3,499$999
Buyer agent$6,7202.8% avg$4,800~2% avg$4,800~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$3,600$3,600$3,600
Total cost$17,520$11,899$9,399
You save$3,701$6,201

Based on the Lower Beaver median home price of $240,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Lower Beaver

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $7,200 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

1

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AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Lower Beaver 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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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 $3,701 more

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

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