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

Highland is currently a seller's market with 2.9 months of supply. 55.6% of homes sell above asking price, and 77.8% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Highland is 76/100 (Strong), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Highland?

The median home price in Highland is $225,000, up 44.2% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $134. Homes sell in a median of 30 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 102.8%.

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

On a $225,000 home in Highland, a traditional listing agent charges around $6,750 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $18,000 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $5,751, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,251 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Highland listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $6,750 on a $225,000 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 $5,751–$3,251 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Highland currently spends 30 days on the market before going under contract, down 43% from last year. 77.8% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 102.8% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 30.8% 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 $225,000 home, that could save you up to $3,251.

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 $6,750 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Highland, Illinois?

The median home in Highland sells for $225,000 with prices up 44.2% year-over-year. The average seller pays $6,750 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,251.

Highland Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

76out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Strong

76/100

Conditions strongly favor sellers — high demand and fast sales.

What this means for sellers

Conditions in Highland 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

2.9 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 26% above the Illinois average of 2.3.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 44.2% year-over-year — vs. +11.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 102.8% of asking — sellers are getting 2.8% above list on average. Illinois average is 96.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

55.6% of homes selling above list price — 144% above the Illinois average of 22.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

30 median days on market — 45 days faster than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

77.8% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

30.8% 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.

$225,000

+44.2%

Days on Market

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

-43%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$134

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

102.8%

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.

2.9

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.

55.6%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

30.8%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

77.8%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$250,000 → $225,000

▼10.0%

$250K$200K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Highland?

The average Highland homeowner saves $3,251 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $225,000 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.4% of your home value

Your Highland home value

$225,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$6,750

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Highland in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $6,750 with a traditional 3% commission on a $225,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$6,750	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,3002.8% avg	$4,500~2% avg	$4,500~2% avg	$6,3002.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,375	$3,375	$3,375	$3,375
Total cost	$16,425	$11,374	$8,874	$9,675
Net proceeds	$208,575	$213,626	$216,126	$215,325
You save	—	$5,051	$7,551	$6,750No support