What recent pricing and supply numbers say about how carefully you need to prepare
If you are thinking about putting your house on the market, the real question is whether careful prep still matters when supply is limited. My answer is yes, and I would treat that as non-negotiable in Madison Heights, MI because recent supply stood at 1.2 months while a typical sold price reached $218,250 over the previous 30 days.
Recent closed activity gives me a clear starting point. In Madison Heights, MI, a typical sold price was $218,250 over the previous 30 days, recent offers landed at 101.2% of asking, and supply stood at 1.2 months last month.
I would not read those numbers as permission to be casual. A typical sale still took 43 days over that same period, so my advice is to prepare for competition on value and presentation, not just rely on limited supply to do the work for you.
Start with the items that affect first impressions and perceived condition. Set your pricing strategy against the recent typical sold price of $218,250, then review your launch timing and showing readiness before you go live. In Madison Heights, MI, I would make sure the home is photo-ready on day one and I would go over the likely pricing range before choosing a list number.
