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

Grafton is currently a balanced market with 3.7 months of supply. 36.4% of homes sell above asking price, and 35.7% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Grafton is 73/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Grafton?

The median home price in Grafton is $610,000, up 40.1% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $239. Homes sell in a median of 90 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 100%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Grafton, Wisconsin?

On a $610,000 home in Grafton, a traditional listing agent charges around $18,300 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $48,800 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $17,301, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $14,801 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Grafton listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $18,300 on a $610,000 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 $17,301–$14,801 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Grafton currently spends 90 days on the market before going under contract. 35.7% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 100% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 2.4% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Wisconsin 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 $610,000 home, that could save you up to $14,801.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Wisconsin. 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 $18,300 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Grafton, Wisconsin?

The median home in Grafton sells for $610,000 with prices up 40.1% year-over-year. The average seller pays $18,300 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $14,801.

Grafton Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

73out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

73/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Grafton favor sellers right now. Demand is outpacing supply, and well-priced homes should attract strong interest. Sellers who list now are positioned to sell quickly and close at or above asking price.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

3.7 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Wisconsin average is 2.6.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 40.1% year-over-year — vs. +11.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. Wisconsin average is 98.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

36.4% of homes selling above list price — 31% above the Wisconsin average of 27.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

90 median days on market — 23 days slower than the Wisconsin average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

35.7% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 39.2% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 2.4% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Wisconsin average is 14.6%.

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.

$610,000

+40.1%

Days on Market

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

Price per Sq Ft

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

$239

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

100%

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.

3.7

Balanced

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.

36.4%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

2.4%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

35.7%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$535,000 → $610,000

▲14.0%

$600K$500K$400K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Grafton?

The average Grafton homeowner saves $14,801 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $610,000 home.

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Your Grafton home value

$610,000

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Traditional Agent (3%)

$18,300

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Grafton in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $18,300 with a traditional 3% commission on a $610,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$18,300	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$17,0802.8% avg	$12,200~2% avg	$12,200~2% avg	$17,0802.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$9,150	$9,150	$9,150	$9,150
Total cost	$44,530	$24,849	$22,349	$26,230
Net proceeds	$565,470	$585,151	$587,651	$583,770
You save	—	$14,801	$17,301	$18,300No support