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

Quincy is currently a balanced market with 3.3 months of supply. 16.7% of homes sell above asking price, and 34.5% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Quincy is 53/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Quincy?

The median home price in Quincy is $197,500, up 42.6% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $114. Homes sell in a median of 76 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 95%.

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

On a $197,500 home in Quincy, a traditional listing agent charges around $5,925 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $15,800 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $4,926, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $2,426 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Quincy listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $5,925 on a $197,500 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 $4,926–$2,426 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Quincy currently spends 76 days on the market before going under contract. 34.5% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 95% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 23.5% 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 $197,500 home, that could save you up to $2,426.

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 $5,925 commission.

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

The median home in Quincy sells for $197,500 with prices up 42.6% year-over-year. The average seller pays $5,925 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $2,426.

Quincy Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

53out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

53/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Quincy 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

3.3 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Illinois average is 2.9.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 42.6% year-over-year — vs. +8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 95% of asking — buyers are negotiating 5% below list. Illinois average is 98.1%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

16.7% of homes selling above list price — 32% below the Illinois average of 24.7%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

76 median days on market — 17 days slower than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

34.5% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 38.4% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

23.5% of listings have dropped their price. Illinois average is 18.2%.

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.

$197,500

+42.6%

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.

$114

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

95%

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.

3.3

Balanced

Competitiveness

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

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

16.7%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

23.5%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

34.5%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$150,000 → $197,500

▲31.7%

$180K$160K

AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Quincy?

The average Quincy homeowner saves $2,426 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $197,500 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.2% of your home value

Your Quincy home value

$197,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,925

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Quincy in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $5,925 with a traditional 3% commission on a $197,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$5,925	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,5302.8% avg	$3,950~2% avg	$3,950~2% avg	$5,5302.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,963	$2,963	$2,963	$2,963
Total cost	$14,418	$10,412	$7,912	$8,493
Net proceeds	$183,082	$187,088	$189,588	$189,007
You save	—	$2,426	$4,926	$5,925No support