Recent supply and offer strength suggest sellers still hold useful negotiating position.
If you are trying to judge whether you still have leverage before you sell, the short answer is yes. In Troy, MI, supply recently stood at 1.64 months and completed sales closed at about 99.5% of asking, which gives sellers a solid position as long as they do not overplay it.
Recent numbers in Troy, MI show 1.64 months of supply, 115 available homes, and completed sales at roughly 99.5% of asking. A typical sale took 21 days. I read that as a market where sellers have room to negotiate from strength, but not room to ignore pricing discipline or basic preparation.
That distinction matters if this sale is funding a move to something smaller or easier to manage. Real leverage is not bragging rights. It is the ability to move on your terms without losing unnecessary time or price. In Troy, MI, I would use this market to aim for a clean offer structure, not to test a number that forces the home to sit.
Price with the goal of attracting serious attention early. Decide in advance which terms matter most to you, such as timing or reduced hassle, so you recognize the right offer when it comes. Stay flexible on the details that do not change your outcome and firm on the few that do.
