The Islands · Foster City, CA
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in The Islands, Foster City?
The median home in The Islands sells for $1,350,000 with prices up 1% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $37,001.
The Islands Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
54/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$1,350,000
+1%Days on Market
60
Price per Sq Ft
$829
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.26%
Homes Sold
7
Sold Above List
14.29%
Pending in 2 Weeks
16.67%
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in The Islands?
That's a new car — paid in full — save 2.7% of your home value
$1,350,000
Traditional Agent (3%)
$40,500
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in The Islands
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $40,500 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $37,8002.8% avg | $27,000~2% avg | $27,000~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $20,250 | $20,250 | $20,250 |
| Total cost | $98,550 | $50,749 | $48,249 |
| You save | — | $37,001 | $39,501 |
Based on the The Islands median home price of $1,350,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
How to sell your house and save on commission in The Islands
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Close and keep $37,001 more
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