Is Dunlap a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Dunlap is currently a seller's market with 1 months of supply. Homes are selling at 92% of list price, and 100% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Dunlap is 55/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Dunlap?

The median home price in Dunlap is $229,000. The median price per square foot is $93. Homes sell in a median of 11 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 92%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Dunlap, Iowa?

On a $229,000 home in Dunlap, a traditional listing agent charges around $6,870 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $18,320 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $5,871, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,371 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Dunlap agent?

A traditional Dunlap listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $6,870 on a $229,000 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $5,871–$3,371 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Dunlap?

The median home in Dunlap currently spends 11 days on the market before going under contract. 100% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 92% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Iowa?

No. Iowa does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $229,000 home, that could save you up to $3,371.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Iowa. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $6,870 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Dunlap, Iowa?

The median home in Dunlap sells for $229,000. The average seller pays $6,870 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,371.

Dunlap Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

55out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

55/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Dunlap market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 55% below the Iowa average of 2.2.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +7.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 92% of asking — buyers are negotiating 8% below list. Iowa average is 96.3%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Iowa average of 17.5%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

11 median days on market — 61 days faster than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

100% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 15.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Iowa average is 12.8%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$229,000

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$93

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

92%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Somewhat Competitive

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

100%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$135,000 → $229,000

▲69.6%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Dunlap?

The average Dunlap homeowner saves $3,371 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $229,000 home.

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

Your Dunlap home value

$229,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$6,870

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Dunlap?

The total cost to sell a house in Dunlap in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $6,870 with a traditional 3% commission on a $229,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$6,870	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,4122.8% avg	$4,580~2% avg	$4,580~2% avg	$6,4122.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,435	$3,435	$3,435	$3,435
Total cost	$16,717	$11,514	$9,014	$9,847
Net proceeds	$212,283	$217,486	$219,986	$219,153
You save	—	$5,203	$7,703	$6,870No support