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

Westchester is currently a balanced market with 3.3 months of supply. 27.3% of homes sell above asking price, and 47.4% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Westchester is 65/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Westchester?

The median home price in Westchester is $370,000, up 17.5% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $246. Homes sell in a median of 61 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 98.4%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Westchester, Illinois?

On a $370,000 home in Westchester, a traditional listing agent charges around $11,100 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $29,600 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $10,101, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $7,601 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Westchester listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $11,100 on a $370,000 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 $10,101–$7,601 compared to a traditional agent.

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

The median home in Westchester currently spends 61 days on the market before going under contract, down 23% from last year. 47.4% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 98.4% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 19.4% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

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

No. Illinois 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 $370,000 home, that could save you up to $7,601.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Illinois. 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 $11,100 commission.

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Westchester, IL

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Westchester, Illinois?

The median home in Westchester sells for $370,000 with prices up 17.5% year-over-year. The average seller pays $11,100 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $7,601.

Westchester Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

65out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

65/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Westchester 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 TightnessNeutral

3.3 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Illinois average is 2.3.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 17.5% year-over-year — vs. +11.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 98.4% of asking — buyers are negotiating 1.6% below list. Illinois average is 96.8%.

Bidding ActivityNeutral

27.3% of homes selling above list price — 20% above the Illinois average of 22.8%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

61 median days on market — 14 days faster than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

47.4% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.8% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

19.4% of listings have dropped their price. Illinois average is 13.6%.

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.

$370,000

+17.5%

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.

$246

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

98.4%

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.

3.3

Balanced

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Not Very Competitive

Sold Above List

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

27.3%

Moderate demand

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

19.4%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

47.4%

Moderate pace

12-Month Price Trend

$300,500 → $370,000

▲23.1%

$400K$350K$300K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Westchester?

The average Westchester homeowner saves $7,601 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $370,000 home.

$0Estimated savings

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

Your Westchester home value

$370,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$11,100

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

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

The total cost to sell a house in Westchester in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $11,100 with a traditional 3% commission on a $370,000 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$11,100	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$10,3602.8% avg	$7,400~2% avg	$7,400~2% avg	$10,3602.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$5,550	$5,550	$5,550	$5,550
Total cost	$27,010	$16,449	$13,949	$15,910
Net proceeds	$342,990	$353,551	$356,051	$354,090
You save	—	$10,561	$13,061	$11,100No support