River Bend · Des Moines, IA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in River Bend, Des Moines?
The median home in River Bend sells for $130,000 with prices down 7% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $401.
River Bend Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Cooling
42/100The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.
Median Sale Price
$130,000
-7%Days on Market
127
Price per Sq Ft
$108
Sale-to-List Ratio
89.42%
Homes Sold
3
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in River Bend?
That covers your moving costs — save 0.3% of your home value
$130,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$3,900
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in River Bend
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $3,900 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $3,6402.8% avg | $2,600~2% avg | $2,600~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Total cost | $9,490 | $8,049 | $5,549 |
| You save | — | $401 | $2,901 |
Based on the River Bend median home price of $130,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
How to sell your house and save on commission in River Bend
A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $3,900 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.
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Close and keep $401 more
Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.
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