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

Raymond is currently a seller's market with 0 months of supply. 25% of homes sell above asking price. The Ridley Sell Score for Raymond is 55/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Raymond?

The median home price in Raymond is $235,000. The median price per square foot is $109. Homes sell in a median of 46 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 93.9%.

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

On a $235,000 home in Raymond, a traditional listing agent charges around $7,050 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $18,800 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $6,051, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,551 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Raymond listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $7,050 on a $235,000 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 $6,051–$3,551 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Raymond currently spends 46 days on the market before going under contract. At a 93.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation.

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 $235,000 home, that could save you up to $3,551.

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 $7,050 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Raymond, Iowa?

The median home in Raymond sells for $235,000. The average seller pays $7,050 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,551.

Raymond Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

55out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

55/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Raymond 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

0 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 100% below the Iowa average of 2.2.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +7.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 93.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 6.1% below list. Iowa average is 96.3%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

25% of homes selling above list price — 43% above the Iowa average of 17.5%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

46 median days on market — 26 days faster than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% 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.

$235,000

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.

$109

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

93.9%

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.

Seller’s market

Competitiveness

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

Not Very Competitive

Sold Above List

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

25%

Moderate demand

12-Month Price Trend

$260,750 → $235,000

▼9.9%

$260K$250K$240K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Raymond?

The average Raymond homeowner saves $3,551 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $235,000 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.5% of your home value

Your Raymond home value

$235,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$7,050

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Raymond in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $7,050 with a traditional 3% commission on a $235,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$7,050	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,5802.8% avg	$4,700~2% avg	$4,700~2% avg	$6,5802.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,525	$3,525	$3,525	$3,525
Total cost	$17,155	$11,724	$9,224	$10,105
Net proceeds	$217,845	$223,276	$225,776	$224,895
You save	—	$5,431	$7,931	$7,050No support