08/23/2026
Thinking about selling your first Metro Detroit home? Read this before you list.
Tri-county median prices just hit $310,000, up 5.4% year over year, with Oakland County averaging $395K, Macomb $279K, and Wayne $232K. Homes that price right sell fast. Homes that don’t, sit. Median days on market climbed to 29 in July, and buyers are quick to skip anything that looks even 5% over comp.
Three moves that pay off:
1. Price for the first 10 days. With rates at 6.65%, buyers are budget-sensitive. A listing priced right pulls multiple offers. Priced high, it goes stale and you chase the market down.
2. Fix the small stuff. Peeling caulk, dated hardware, a scuffed front door. Buyers in Dearborn, Downriver, and Canton are inspecting closely.
3. Stage the first three rooms. Living, kitchen, primary. That is 80% of the buyer decision.
First sale is emotional. It’s also the biggest check you’ve written or received. Do it with a plan.
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