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

Oglesby is currently a balanced market with 3 months of supply. Homes are selling at 91.7% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Oglesby is 50/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Oglesby?

The median home price in Oglesby is $98,500. The median price per square foot is $66. Homes sell in a median of 48 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 91.7%.

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

On a $98,500 home in Oglesby, a traditional listing agent charges around $2,955 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $7,880 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $1,956, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save -$544 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Oglesby listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $2,955 on a $98,500 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 $1,956–-$544 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Oglesby currently spends 48 days on the market before going under contract. At a 91.7% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

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 $98,500 home, that could save you up to -$544.

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 $2,955 commission.

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

The median home in Oglesby sells for $98,500. The average seller pays $2,955 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you -$544.

Oglesby Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

50out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

50/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Oglesby 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 TightnessNeutral

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

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +11.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 91.7% of asking — buyers are negotiating 8.3% below list. Illinois average is 96.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Illinois average of 22.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

48 median days on market — 27 days faster than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. 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.

$98,500

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.

$66

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

91.7%

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.

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

12-Month Price Trend

$135,000 → $98,500

▼27.0%

$130K$120K$110K$100K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Oglesby?

The average Oglesby homeowner saves -$544 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $98,500 home.

$0Estimated savings

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

Your Oglesby home value

$98,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$2,955

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Oglesby in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $2,955 with a traditional 3% commission on a $98,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$2,955	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$2,7582.8% avg	$1,970~2% avg	$1,970~2% avg	$2,7582.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$1,478	$1,478	$1,478	$1,478
Total cost	$7,191	$6,947	$4,447	$4,236
Net proceeds	$91,309	$91,553	$94,053	$94,264
You save	—	$244	$2,744	$2,955No support