I would focus less on the top asking prices and more on what the market is actually accepting.
If you are preparing to sell, the biggest mistake is letting current asking prices set your expectations without checking where deals are really closing. My answer in Troy, MI is straightforward I would price from the recent closed market first, because a typical sale landed at $400,000 last month while active listings sat higher.
Recent asking prices for active homes in Troy, MI were typically $454,995, while newly listed homes entered around $393,500 and pending homes were around $416,802. Closed sales, however, settled at a typical $400,000, with offers landing at 99.5% of asking. That spread tells me sellers need precision. A homeowner planning a move into something simpler does not need extra market time created by an inflated first price, especially when active homes took a typical 45 days to move and pending homes took 38 days. I would read that as buyers being willing to act, but only when the numbers make sense against competing options. I would review current competition and recent closings side by side before choosing a number. Then I would decide what updates or presentation fixes deserve attention based on whether they help you justify your position against active listings. Keep your first price defensible. Leave room for a clean deal, not a long correction cycle.
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Ed Brittingham is a licensed Real Estate Professional affiliated with REMAX Eclipse, specializing in the Troy 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 →
