Is Westlake Village a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Westlake Village is currently a seller's market with 2 months of supply. Homes are selling at 97.9% of list price, and 100% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Westlake Village is 54/100 (Moderate), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Westlake Village?

The median home price in Westlake Village is $293,500. The median price per square foot is $151. Homes sell in a median of 53 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.9%.

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

On a $293,500 home in Westlake Village, a traditional listing agent charges around $8,805 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $23,480 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $7,806, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $5,306 while getting full agent support.

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

A traditional Westlake Village listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $8,805 on a $293,500 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 $7,806–$5,306 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Westlake Village?

The median home in Westlake Village currently spends 53 days on the market before going under contract. 100% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 97.9% 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 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 $293,500 home, that could save you up to $5,306.

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 $8,805 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Westlake Village, Illinois?

The median home in Westlake Village sells for $293,500. The average seller pays $8,805 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $5,306.

Westlake Village Real Estate Market Conditions — April 2026

54out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

54/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Westlake Village 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 months of supply — below the 5-month balanced threshold — 13% below the Illinois average of 2.3.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +11.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.1% below list. Illinois average is 96.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

0% of homes selling above list price — 100% below the Illinois average of 22.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

53 median days on market — 22 days faster than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyFavors sellers

100% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 25.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

25% 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.

$293,500

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.

$151

Sale-to-List Ratio

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

97.9%

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

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

100%

Fast-moving

12-Month Price Trend

$307,000 → $293,500

▼4.4%

$305K$300K$295K

MayJulSepNovJanMarApr

Data updated April 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Westlake Village?

The average Westlake Village homeowner saves $5,306 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $293,500 home.

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.8% of your home value

Your Westlake Village home value

$293,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,805

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Westlake Village?

The total cost to sell a house in Westlake Village in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $8,805 with a traditional 3% commission on a $293,500 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$8,805	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$8,2182.8% avg	$5,870~2% avg	$5,870~2% avg	$8,2182.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,403	$4,403	$4,403	$4,403
Total cost	$21,426	$13,772	$11,272	$12,621
Net proceeds	$272,074	$279,728	$282,228	$280,879
You save	—	$7,654	$10,154	$8,805No support