If you are weighing a sale before your next chapter, I would start with pace and pricing.
If you are trying to decide whether to sell before you make your next move, my answer is yes - but only with a plan built around today's pace. In Richmond, MI, a typical closed sale took 23 days over the previous month, and recent offers landed at 99% of asking, so sellers still have room to move with confidence when the home is positioned correctly.
The first thing I would pay attention to is the combination of speed and price. Over the previous 30 days in Richmond, MI, a typical closed price was $205,000, a typical sale timeline was 23 days, and supply stood at 2.22 months. That is why I would not treat this like a market where you can list casually and wait for buyers to sort it out. For someone planning a downsize or a move with fewer moving parts, the real decision is sequencing. Active homes in Richmond, MI were priced at a typical $389,950 last month, while newly listed homes came out at a typical $355,000, and there were 20 active listings at month end. My read is simple if your home needs to sell in order to free up cash or reduce stress, I would get your pricing and prep decisions settled before you make the next housing commitment. Start with your timeline, not your wish list. Set your asking price against the current active competition, not against older peak numbers. Then tighten the house before launch - repairs, cleanout, and anything that keeps buyers from using condition as leverage. If you also expect to buy after the sale, keep that search secondary until your sale plan is fully mapped.
About Ed Brittingham
Ed Brittingham is a licensed Real Estate Professional affiliated with REMAX Eclipse, specializing in the Richmond market. With a focus on strategic marketing and deep local knowledge, Ed Brittingham provides clients with expert guidance in navigating complex real estate transactions. View full profile →
