Downtown Durham · Durham, NC
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Downtown Durham, Durham?
The median home in Downtown Durham sells for $843,000 with prices up 52% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $21,791.
Downtown Durham Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
55/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$843,000
+52%Days on Market
122
Price per Sq Ft
$607
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.62%
Homes Sold
15
Sold Above List
13.33%
Pending in 2 Weeks
11.11%
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in Downtown Durham?
That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.6% of your home value
$843,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$25,290
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Downtown Durham
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $25,290 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $23,6042.8% avg | $16,860~2% avg | $16,860~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $12,645 | $12,645 | $12,645 |
| Total cost | $61,539 | $33,004 | $30,504 |
| You save | — | $21,791 | $24,291 |
Based on the Downtown Durham median home price of $843,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
How to sell your house and save on commission in Downtown Durham
A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $25,290 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.
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Your agent negotiates
Offer comparison, counteroffer strategy, and all back-and-forth with buyers' agents — handled by your dedicated agent.
Close and keep $21,791 more
Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.
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