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

Highwood is currently a balanced market with 3.5 months of supply. 50% of homes sell above asking price, and 100% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Highwood is 66/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Highwood?

The median home price in Highwood is $542,500, up 48.2% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $284. Homes sell in a median of 22 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 101.1%.

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

On a $542,500 home in Highwood, a traditional listing agent charges around $16,275 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $43,400 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $15,276, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $12,776 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Highwood listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $16,275 on a $542,500 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 $15,276–$12,776 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Highwood currently spends 22 days on the market before going under contract, down 36% from last year. 100% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 101.1% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 28.6% 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 $542,500 home, that could save you up to $12,776.

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 $16,275 commission.

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

The median home in Highwood sells for $542,500 with prices up 48.2% year-over-year. The average seller pays $16,275 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $12,776.

Highwood Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

66out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

66/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Highwood 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 TightnessNeutral

3.5 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Illinois average is 2.3.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 48.2% year-over-year — vs. +11.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 101.1% of asking — sellers are getting 1.1% above list on average. Illinois average is 96.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

50% of homes selling above list price — 119% above the Illinois average of 22.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

22 median days on market — 53 days faster than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

100% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

28.6% 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.

$542,500

+48.2%

Days on Market

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

-36%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$284

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

101.1%

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.

3.5

Balanced

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.

50%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

28.6%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

100%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$255,000 → $542,500

▲112.7%

$500K$400K$300K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Highwood?

The average Highwood homeowner saves $12,776 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $542,500 home.

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Your Highwood home value

$542,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$16,275

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Highwood in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $16,275 with a traditional 3% commission on a $542,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$16,275	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$15,1902.8% avg	$10,850~2% avg	$10,850~2% avg	$15,1902.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$8,138	$8,138	$8,138	$8,138
Total cost	$39,603	$22,487	$19,987	$23,328
Net proceeds	$502,897	$520,013	$522,513	$519,172
You save	—	$17,116	$19,616	$16,275No support