Is Missouri Valley a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Missouri Valley is currently a seller's market with 1.7 months of supply. 66.7% of homes sell above asking price, and 40% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Missouri Valley is 60/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Missouri Valley?

The median home price in Missouri Valley is $145,500, down 35.1% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $124. Homes sell in a median of 53 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 102.3%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Missouri Valley, Iowa?

On a $145,500 home in Missouri Valley, a traditional listing agent charges around $4,365 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $11,640 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $3,366, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $866 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Missouri Valley listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $4,365 on a $145,500 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 $3,366–$866 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Missouri Valley?

The median home in Missouri Valley currently spends 53 days on the market before going under contract, down 57% from last year. 40% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 102.3% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 20% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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 $145,500 home, that could save you up to $866.

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 $4,365 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Missouri Valley, Iowa?

The median home in Missouri Valley sells for $145,500 with prices down 35.1% year-over-year. The average seller pays $4,365 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $866.

Missouri Valley Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

60out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

60/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Missouri Valley market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

1.7 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 23% below the Iowa average of 2.2.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 35.1% year-over-year — vs. +7.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 102.3% of asking — sellers are getting 2.3% above list on average. Iowa average is 96.3%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

66.7% of homes selling above list price — 281% above the Iowa average of 17.5%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

53 median days on market — 19 days faster than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

40% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 15.5% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

20% of listings have dropped their price. 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.

$145,500

-35.1%

Days on Market

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

-57%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$124

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

102.3%

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.

1.7

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.

66.7%

Strong demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

20%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

40%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$327,500 → $145,500

▼55.6%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Missouri Valley?

The average Missouri Valley homeowner saves $866 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $145,500 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 0.6% of your home value

Your Missouri Valley home value

$145,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$4,365

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Missouri Valley?

The total cost to sell a house in Missouri Valley in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $4,365 with a traditional 3% commission on a $145,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$4,365	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$4,0742.8% avg	$2,910~2% avg	$2,910~2% avg	$4,0742.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,183	$2,183	$2,183	$2,183
Total cost	$10,622	$8,592	$6,092	$6,257
Net proceeds	$134,878	$136,908	$139,408	$139,243
You save	—	$2,030	$4,530	$4,365No support