Merle Hay · Des Moines, IA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Merle Hay, Des Moines?
The median home in Merle Hay sells for $209,000 with prices down 7% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $2,771.
Merle Hay Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
54/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$209,000
-7%Days on Market
19.5
Price per Sq Ft
$213
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.03%
Homes Sold
33
Sold Above List
12.12%
Pending in 2 Weeks
37.5%
Source: public market records
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How much can you save selling in Merle Hay?
That could furnish your new living room — save 1.3% of your home value
$209,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$6,270
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Merle Hay
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $6,270 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $5,8522.8% avg | $4,180~2% avg | $4,180~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $3,135 | $3,135 | $3,135 |
| Total cost | $15,257 | $10,814 | $8,314 |
| You save | — | $2,771 | $5,271 |
Based on the Merle Hay median home price of $209,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
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