If you are weighing a move, recent numbers point to a market that still rewards careful preparation.
If you are thinking about selling and wondering whether it is worth doing the work before you move, my answer is yes. In Harper Woods, MI, the homes that closed over the previous 30 days typically sold for $176,250, while the typical asking price on active homes sat at $130,000, so preparation and price discipline still matter if you want a clean result.
Last month, supply stood at 3.45 months in Harper Woods, MI, and recent offers landed at about 99.5% of asking. That tells me well-priced homes are still finding serious buyers without much room for sloppy positioning.
What matters for a seller is not just that the market leans in your favor, but how your home fits inside it. A typical active listing took 86 days to move recently, while a typical closed sale took 95 days, so I would plan for a process that may not be instant even when pricing is close to market.
Start with the fixes buyers notice first. Build your pricing plan around the homes competing with you now, not the highest number you hope to get. If your timeline matters, get photos, staging, and paperwork lined up before you list. I would treat preparation as leverage, not as a side task.
