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

Waverly is currently a balanced market with 3.5 months of supply. Homes are selling at 0% of list price, and 100% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Waverly 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 Waverly?

The median home price in Waverly is $150,500, down 18.4% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $119. Homes sell in a median of 188 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 0%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Waverly, Missouri?

On a $150,500 home in Waverly, a traditional listing agent charges around $4,515 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $12,040 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $3,516, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $1,016 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Waverly listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $4,515 on a $150,500 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 $3,516–$1,016 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Waverly currently spends 188 days on the market before going under contract, up 168% from last year. 100% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 0% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 14.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Missouri 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 $150,500 home, that could save you up to $1,016.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Missouri. 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 $4,515 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Waverly, Missouri?

The median home in Waverly sells for $150,500 with prices down 18.4% year-over-year. The average seller pays $4,515 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $1,016.

Waverly 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 Waverly 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 TightnessNeutral

3.5 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Missouri average is 2.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 18.4% year-over-year — vs. +9.2% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. Missouri average is 98.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Missouri average of 13.9%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

188 median days on market — 124 days slower than the Missouri average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

100% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 22.1% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 14.3% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Missouri average is 17.2%.

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.

$150,500

-18.4%

Days on Market

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

188

+168%

Price per Sq Ft

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

$119

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

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.

3.5

Balanced

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.

14.3%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

100%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$130,000 → $150,500

▲15.8%

$150K$145K$140K$135K$130K

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Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Waverly?

The average Waverly homeowner saves $1,016 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $150,500 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 0.7% of your home value

Your Waverly home value

$150,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$4,515

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Waverly in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $4,515 with a traditional 3% commission on a $150,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$4,515	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$4,2142.8% avg	$3,010~2% avg	$3,010~2% avg	$4,2142.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,258	$2,258	$2,258	$2,258
Total cost	$10,987	$8,767	$6,267	$6,472
Net proceeds	$139,513	$141,733	$144,233	$144,028
You save	—	$2,220	$4,720	$4,515No support