Is Rock Island a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Rock Island is currently a balanced market with 4.4 months of supply. 15% of homes sell above asking price, and 20.9% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Rock Island is 49/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Rock Island?

The median home price in Rock Island is $147,475, up 28.2% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $85. Homes sell in a median of 42 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 95%.

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

On a $147,475 home in Rock Island, a traditional listing agent charges around $4,424 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $11,798 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $3,425, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $925 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Rock Island listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $4,424 on a $147,475 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 $3,425–$925 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Rock Island?

The median home in Rock Island currently spends 42 days on the market before going under contract. 20.9% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 95% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 27.3% 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 $147,475 home, that could save you up to $925.

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 $4,424 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Rock Island, Illinois?

The median home in Rock Island sells for $147,475 with prices up 28.2% year-over-year. The average seller pays $4,424 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $925.

Rock Island Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

49out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

49/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Rock Island market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Buyers have more options and are negotiating harder. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

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

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 28.2% 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

15% of homes selling above list price — 39% below the Illinois average of 24.7%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

42 median days on market — 17 days faster than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

20.9% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 38.4% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

27.3% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. 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.

$147,475

+28.2%

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.

$85

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.

4.4

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.

15%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

27.3%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

20.9%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$120,000 → $147,475

▲22.9%

$140K$120K$100K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Rock Island?

The average Rock Island homeowner saves $925 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $147,475 home.

$0Estimated savings

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

Your Rock Island home value

$147,475

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$4,424

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Rock Island?

The total cost to sell a house in Rock Island in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $4,424 with a traditional 3% commission on a $147,475 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$4,424	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$4,1292.8% avg	$2,950~2% avg	$2,950~2% avg	$4,1292.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,212	$2,212	$2,212	$2,212
Total cost	$10,765	$8,661	$6,161	$6,341
Net proceeds	$136,710	$138,814	$141,314	$141,134
You save	—	$925	$3,425	$4,424No support