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

Everly is currently a seller's market with 2 months of supply. 100% of homes sell above asking price. The Ridley Sell Score for Everly is 59/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Everly?

The median home price in Everly is $149,000, up 88.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $107. Homes sell in a median of 27 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 106.8%.

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

On a $149,000 home in Everly, a traditional listing agent charges around $4,470 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $11,920 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $3,471, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $971 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Everly listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $4,470 on a $149,000 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 $3,471–$971 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Everly currently spends 27 days on the market before going under contract, down 16% from last year. At a 106.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 50% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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 $149,000 home, that could save you up to $971.

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 $4,470 commission.

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

The median home in Everly sells for $149,000 with prices up 88.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $4,470 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $971.

Everly Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

59out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

59/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Everly 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 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 9% below the Iowa average of 2.2.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 88.6% year-over-year — vs. +7.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 106.8% of asking — sellers are getting 6.8% above list on average. Iowa average is 96.3%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

100% of homes selling above list price — 471% above the Iowa average of 17.5%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

27 median days on market — 45 days faster than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 15.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

50% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. 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.

$149,000

+88.6%

Days on Market

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

-16%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$107

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

106.8%

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.

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

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

100%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

50%

Price carefully

12-Month Price Trend

$115,000 → $149,000

▲29.6%

$150K$140K$130K$120K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Everly?

The average Everly homeowner saves $971 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $149,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 0.7% of your home value

Your Everly home value

$149,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$4,470

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Everly in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $4,470 with a traditional 3% commission on a $149,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$4,470	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$4,1722.8% avg	$2,980~2% avg	$2,980~2% avg	$4,1722.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,235	$2,235	$2,235	$2,235
Total cost	$10,877	$8,714	$6,214	$6,407
Net proceeds	$138,123	$140,286	$142,786	$142,593
You save	—	$2,163	$4,663	$4,470No support