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

Saylorville is currently a seller's market with 1 months of supply. Homes are selling at 98.1% of list price. The Ridley Sell Score for Saylorville is 56/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Saylorville?

The median home price in Saylorville is $398,750, up 77.2% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $170. Homes sell in a median of 42 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.1%.

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

On a $398,750 home in Saylorville, a traditional listing agent charges around $11,963 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $31,900 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $10,964, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $8,464 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Saylorville listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $11,963 on a $398,750 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 $10,964–$8,464 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Saylorville currently spends 42 days on the market before going under contract. At a 98.1% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 25% 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 $398,750 home, that could save you up to $8,464.

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 $11,963 commission.

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

The median home in Saylorville sells for $398,750 with prices up 77.2% year-over-year. The average seller pays $11,963 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $8,464.

Saylorville Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

56out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

56/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Saylorville 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

1 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 79% below the Iowa average of 4.7.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 77.2% year-over-year — vs. +8.6% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.1% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.9% below list. Iowa average is 96.9%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Iowa average of 15.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

42 median days on market — 21 days faster than the Iowa average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 22.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

25% of listings have dropped their price. Iowa average is 23%.

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.

$398,750

+77.2%

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.

$170

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.1%

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.

Somewhat Competitive

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

25%

Pricing matters

12-Month Price Trend

$386,375 → $398,750

▲3.2%

$500K$400K$300K

AprJunAugOctDecFebMar

Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Saylorville?

The average Saylorville homeowner saves $8,464 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $398,750 home.

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That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.1% of your home value

Your Saylorville home value

$398,750

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$11,963

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Saylorville in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $11,963 with a traditional 3% commission on a $398,750 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$11,963	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$11,1652.8% avg	$7,975~2% avg	$7,975~2% avg	$11,1652.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$5,981	$5,981	$5,981	$5,981
Total cost	$29,109	$17,455	$14,955	$17,146
Net proceeds	$369,641	$381,295	$383,795	$381,604
You save	—	$8,464	$10,964	$11,963No support