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

Shirley is currently a seller's market with 0 months of supply. 100% of homes sell above asking price, and 50% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Shirley 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 Shirley?

The median home price in Shirley is $191,500, up 36.8% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $101. Homes sell in a median of 4 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 103.5%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Shirley, Indiana?

On a $191,500 home in Shirley, a traditional listing agent charges around $5,745 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $15,320 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $4,746, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $2,246 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Shirley listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $5,745 on a $191,500 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 $4,746–$2,246 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Shirley currently spends 4 days on the market before going under contract, down 69% from last year. 50% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 103.5% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Indiana?

No. Indiana 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 $191,500 home, that could save you up to $2,246.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Indiana. 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 $5,745 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Shirley, Indiana?

The median home in Shirley sells for $191,500 with prices up 36.8% year-over-year. The average seller pays $5,745 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $2,246.

Shirley 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 Shirley 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

0 months of supply — well below the 5-month balanced threshold — 100% below the Indiana average of 2.1.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 36.8% year-over-year — vs. +12.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 103.5% of asking — sellers are getting 3.5% above list on average. Indiana average is 96.1%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

100% of homes selling above list price — 541% above the Indiana average of 15.6%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

4 median days on market — 62 days faster than the Indiana average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

50% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 18.4% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Indiana average is 19.7%.

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.

$191,500

+36.8%

Days on Market

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

-69%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$101

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

103.5%

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.

Very Competitive

Sold Above List

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

100%

Strong demand

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

50%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$185,000 → $191,500

▲3.5%

$190K$188K$186K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Shirley?

The average Shirley homeowner saves $2,246 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $191,500 home.

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

Your Shirley home value

$191,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,745

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Shirley in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $5,745 with a traditional 3% commission on a $191,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$5,745	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,3622.8% avg	$3,830~2% avg	$3,830~2% avg	$5,3622.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,873	$2,873	$2,873	$2,873
Total cost	$13,980	$10,202	$7,702	$8,235
Net proceeds	$177,520	$181,298	$183,798	$183,265
You save	—	$3,778	$6,278	$5,745No support