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

Waupun is currently a seller's market with 2.1 months of supply. 14.3% of homes sell above asking price, and 62.5% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Waupun is 59/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Waupun?

The median home price in Waupun is $224,000, up 6.7% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $135. Homes sell in a median of 64 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.6%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Waupun, Wisconsin?

On a $224,000 home in Waupun, a traditional listing agent charges around $6,720 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $17,920 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $5,721, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $3,221 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Waupun listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $6,720 on a $224,000 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 $5,721–$3,221 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Waupun currently spends 64 days on the market before going under contract, up 23% from last year. 62.5% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 98.6% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 20% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Wisconsin 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 $224,000 home, that could save you up to $3,221.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Wisconsin. 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 $6,720 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Waupun, Wisconsin?

The median home in Waupun sells for $224,000 with prices up 6.7% year-over-year. The average seller pays $6,720 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $3,221.

Waupun Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

59out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

59/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Waupun market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessFavors sellers

2.1 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 16% below the Wisconsin average of 2.5.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices up 6.7% year-over-year — vs. +7.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.6% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.4% below list. Wisconsin average is 98.1%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

14.3% of homes selling above list price — 46% below the Wisconsin average of 26.5%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

64 median days on market — 21 days faster than the Wisconsin average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

62.5% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.4% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

20% of listings have dropped their price. Wisconsin average is 9.3%.

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.

$224,000

+6.7%

Days on Market

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

+23%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$135

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.6%

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.

2.1

Seller’s market

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.

14.3%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

20%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

62.5%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$237,500 → $224,000

▼5.7%

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Waupun?

The average Waupun homeowner saves $3,221 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $224,000 home.

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That could furnish your new living room — save 1.4% of your home value

Your Waupun home value

$224,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$6,720

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Waupun in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $6,720 with a traditional 3% commission on a $224,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$6,720	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$6,2722.8% avg	$4,480~2% avg	$4,480~2% avg	$6,2722.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$3,360	$3,360	$3,360	$3,360
Total cost	$16,352	$11,339	$8,839	$9,632
Net proceeds	$207,648	$212,661	$215,161	$214,368
You save	—	$5,013	$7,513	$6,720No support