Is East Moline a buyer's or seller's market right now?

East Moline is currently a seller's market with 2.6 months of supply. 33.3% of homes sell above asking price, and 35.3% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for East Moline is 65/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in East Moline?

The median home price in East Moline is $181,250, up 60.4% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $124. Homes sell in a median of 34 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 96.4%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in East Moline, Illinois?

On a $181,250 home in East Moline, a traditional listing agent charges around $5,438 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $14,500 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $4,439, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $1,939 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional East Moline listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $5,438 on a $181,250 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 $4,439–$1,939 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in East Moline?

The median home in East Moline currently spends 34 days on the market before going under contract, down 15% from last year. 35.3% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 96.4% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 29% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Illinois 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 $181,250 home, that could save you up to $1,939.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Illinois. 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 $5,438 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in East Moline, Illinois?

The median home in East Moline sells for $181,250 with prices up 60.4% year-over-year. The average seller pays $5,438 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $1,939.

East Moline Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

65out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

65/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The East Moline market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2.6 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 13% above the Illinois average of 2.3.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 60.4% year-over-year — vs. +11.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 96.4% of asking — buyers are negotiating 3.6% below list. Illinois average is 96.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

33.3% of homes selling above list price — 46% above the Illinois average of 22.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

34 median days on market — 41 days faster than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

35.3% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

29% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. Illinois average is 13.6%.

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.

$181,250

+60.4%

Days on Market

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

-15%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$124

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

96.4%

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.

2.6

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

33.3%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

29%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

35.3%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$122,600 → $181,250

▲47.8%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in East Moline?

The average East Moline homeowner saves $1,939 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $181,250 home.

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

Your East Moline home value

$181,250

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,438

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in East Moline?

The total cost to sell a house in East Moline in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $5,438 with a traditional 3% commission on a $181,250 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$5,438	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,0752.8% avg	$3,625~2% avg	$3,625~2% avg	$5,0752.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,719	$2,719	$2,719	$2,719
Total cost	$13,232	$9,843	$7,343	$7,794
Net proceeds	$168,018	$171,407	$173,907	$173,456
You save	—	$3,389	$5,889	$5,438No support