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

Roland is currently a seller's market with 2 months of supply. Homes are selling at 97.4% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Roland is 54/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Roland?

The median home price in Roland is $317,450, up 47.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $142. Homes sell in a median of 45 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.4%.

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

On a $317,450 home in Roland, a traditional listing agent charges around $9,524 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $25,396 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $8,525, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $6,025 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Roland listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $9,524 on a $317,450 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 $8,525–$6,025 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Roland currently spends 45 days on the market before going under contract, down 54% from last year. At a 97.4% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 50% 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 $317,450 home, that could save you up to $6,025.

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 $9,524 commission.

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

The median home in Roland sells for $317,450 with prices up 47.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $9,524 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $6,025.

Roland Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

54out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

54/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Roland market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Watch for competing listings dropping prices — come in sharp from day one. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 9% below the Iowa average of 2.2.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 47.7% year-over-year — vs. +7.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.4% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.6% below list. Iowa average is 96.3%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Iowa average of 17.5%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

45 median days on market — 27 days faster than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 15.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

50% of listings have dropped their price — accurate initial pricing is critical. 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.

$317,450

+47.7%

Days on Market

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

-54%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$142

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97.4%

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

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

50%

Price carefully

12-Month Price Trend

$164,300 → $317,450

▲93.2%

$300K$250K$200K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Roland?

The average Roland homeowner saves $6,025 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $317,450 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.9% of your home value

Your Roland home value

$317,450

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$9,524

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Roland in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $9,524 with a traditional 3% commission on a $317,450 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$9,524	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$8,8892.8% avg	$6,349~2% avg	$6,349~2% avg	$8,8892.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,762	$4,762	$4,762	$4,762
Total cost	$23,175	$14,610	$12,110	$13,651
Net proceeds	$294,275	$302,840	$305,340	$303,799
You save	—	$8,565	$11,065	$9,524No support