If you want a strong launch, the recent gap between asking prices and closed prices deserves your attention.
If you are trying to decide whether to list now or wait, I would focus on pricing discipline before anything else. In De Motte, IN, the clearest rule of thumb from the most recent closed numbers is simple sellers still have leverage, but stretching beyond what buyers are actually closing at can cost you time and control.
Recent numbers give sellers a useful frame. Over the previous 30 days, supply stood at 1.91 months, recent offers landed about 97.7% of asking, a typical sale took 74 days, and the typical closed price was $305,000. At the same time, the typical asking price for active homes was $385,000 last month. That spread tells me pricing deserves real attention before a home goes live.
This is where many sellers lose momentum in De Motte, IN. A seller's market does not mean every price will be validated, especially when the typical closed price and the typical asking price are not sitting close together. My read is that buyers in De Motte, IN are still active, but they are not simply accepting any number put in front of them. When a typical sale is taking 74 days, overpricing is not a harmless experiment. It can mean extra weeks on the market, more second guessing, and less control when offers finally arrive.
Start with the strongest comparable pricing range you can defend. Set your first price to attract action, not to test the ceiling. Fix the condition issues buyers will notice immediately, then launch cleanly with a clear plan for showings and response time. If your goal is to move this spring, I would rather position you correctly on day one than chase the market later.
