Sherman Hill · Des Moines, IA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Sherman Hill, Des Moines?

The median home in Sherman Hill sells for $182,500 with prices down 35% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $1,976.

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Sherman Hill Real Estate Market Conditions

45out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

45/100

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

What this means for sellers

The Sherman Hill 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 35.39823009% year-over-year — vs. +8.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95.8% of asking — buyers are negotiating 4.2% below list. Iowa average is 96.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Iowa average of 15.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

226 median days on market — 163 days slower than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% 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

$182,500

-35%

Days on Market

226

Price per Sq Ft

$177

Sale-to-List Ratio

95.8%

Homes Sold

3

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Sherman Hill?

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 1.1% of your home value

$182,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,475

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Sherman Hill

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$5,475$3,499$999
Buyer agent$5,1102.8% avg$3,650~2% avg$3,650~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$2,738$2,738$2,738
Total cost$13,323$9,887$7,387
You save$1,976$4,476

Based on the Sherman Hill median home price of $182,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Sherman Hill

A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $5,475 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.

1

AI + expert price your home

AI-powered comps reviewed by your dedicated agent — using Sherman Hill 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

Listed on MLS & 100+ sites

Professional listing syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and everywhere Sherman Hill 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 $1,976 more

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

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