South Des Moines · Des Moines, WA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in South Des Moines, Des Moines?
The median home in South Des Moines sells for $657,000 with prices up 10% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $16,211.
South Des Moines Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
58/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$657,000
+10%Days on Market
36
Price per Sq Ft
$327
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.84%
Homes Sold
5
Sold Above List
40%
Source: public market records
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$657,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$19,710
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in South Des Moines
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $19,710 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $18,3962.8% avg | $13,140~2% avg | $13,140~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $9,855 | $9,855 | $9,855 |
| Total cost | $47,961 | $26,494 | $23,994 |
| You save | — | $16,211 | $18,711 |
Based on the South Des Moines median home price of $657,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
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