South Bayou · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in South Bayou, Fort Walton Beach?
The median home in South Bayou sells for $295,000 with prices down 66% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $5,351.
South Bayou Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
51/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$295,000
-66%Days on Market
57
Price per Sq Ft
$175
Sale-to-List Ratio
93.86%
Homes Sold
5
Pending in 2 Weeks
60%
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in South Bayou?
That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.8% of your home value
$295,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$8,850
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in South Bayou
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $8,850 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $8,2602.8% avg | $5,900~2% avg | $5,900~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $4,425 | $4,425 | $4,425 |
| Total cost | $21,535 | $13,824 | $11,324 |
| You save | — | $5,351 | $7,851 |
Based on the South Bayou median home price of $295,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
How to sell your house and save on commission in South Bayou
A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $8,850 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.
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Close and keep $5,351 more
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