A practical look at the numbers I would use first
If you are thinking about listing in Troy, MI, the first question is not whether the home looks nice online. The first question is whether the current pricing environment gives you a clean path to serious interest, and last month the median list price was $484,900.
Last month, the median list price was $484,900 in Troy, MI. That tells me sellers are still working in a meaningful price band, and the starting number you choose matters a lot.
I would use that figure to pressure-test your pricing before anything goes live. If your home is positioned above nearby alternatives, you need a strong reason for it, because buyers have enough choice to compare carefully.
Price with intent. Tighten presentation before launch. And make sure your first impression supports the number you want to ask, not the number you hope people will ignore.
