Is Long Grove a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Long Grove is currently a seller's market with 0.5 months of supply. Homes are selling at 99.9% of list price, and 50% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Long Grove is 58/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Long Grove?

The median home price in Long Grove is $367,750, up 119.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $152. Homes sell in a median of 64 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 99.9%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Long Grove, Iowa?

On a $367,750 home in Long Grove, a traditional listing agent charges around $11,033 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $29,420 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $10,034, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $7,534 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Long Grove listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $11,033 on a $367,750 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 $10,034–$7,534 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Long Grove?

The median home in Long Grove currently spends 64 days on the market before going under contract, up 60% from last year. 50% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 99.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price.

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

No. Iowa 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 $367,750 home, that could save you up to $7,534.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Iowa. 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 $11,033 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Long Grove, Iowa?

The median home in Long Grove sells for $367,750 with prices up 119.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $11,033 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $7,534.

Long Grove Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

58out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

58/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Long Grove market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

0.5 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 77% below the Iowa average of 2.2.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 119.6% year-over-year — vs. +7.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.1% below list. Iowa average is 96.3%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Iowa average of 17.5%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

64 median days on market — 8 days faster than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 15.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Iowa average is 12.8%.

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.

$367,750

+119.6%

Days on Market

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

+60%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$152

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

99.9%

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.

0.5

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Not Very Competitive

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50%

Fast-moving

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Long Grove?

The average Long Grove homeowner saves $7,534 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $367,750 home.

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That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.0% of your home value

Your Long Grove home value

$367,750

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$11,033

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Long Grove?

The total cost to sell a house in Long Grove in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $11,033 with a traditional 3% commission on a $367,750 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$11,033	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$10,2972.8% avg	$7,355~2% avg	$7,355~2% avg	$10,2972.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$5,516	$5,516	$5,516	$5,516
Total cost	$26,846	$16,370	$13,870	$15,813
Net proceeds	$340,904	$351,380	$353,880	$351,937
You save	—	$10,476	$12,976	$11,033No support