A straight answer on pace, competition, and what that means before you write an offer.
If you are buying in Okemos, MI, the first thing I would ask is whether the pace leaves you enough room to think clearly. Last month, homes sold in a typical 18 days, so I would not assume you will have a long window once you find the right one.
Last month, the typical sale in Okemos, MI took 18 days. That is fast enough to matter, because it changes how you should prepare before you start touring and how quickly you should react when a home checks the right boxes.
For a buyer, that pace means you need your financing, search criteria, and showing plans lined up before you get emotionally attached to a property. If you wait until you are already in love with a home, you are reacting instead of making a clean decision.
I would tighten your search, keep your questions focused, and be ready to act without overthinking. I would also pay close attention to homes priced near the market center, because those are the ones most likely to move quickly.
