The right list price matters more when supply is limited and recent deals are closing below ask.
If you are wondering whether you can price aggressively and wait for the market to prove you right, I would be careful with that in Richmond, MI. The better play is to price with discipline from day one, because supply was tight recently, but buyers still closed at 97.2% of asking rather than at full price.
Last month, Richmond, MI had 1.7 months of supply, 17 active listings, and a typical asking price of $365,000 among homes still on the market. At the same time, the typical sold price came in at $280,000, and a typical sale took 65 days. That tells me sellers have an opening, but not a free pass.
When I see low supply paired with buyers landing below asking, I do not read that as a signal to chase the top end just because competition looks light. I read it as a market that still rewards clean pricing, solid presentation, and patience. In Richmond, MI, the homes that win are the ones that enter the market positioned to attract serious attention early instead of relying on later price cuts to recover momentum.
I would start by comparing your home honestly against the active price range, not just the highest listing you can find. Set a price that leaves room for strong interest without forcing buyers to walk away. Prepare for negotiation before you list, because recent closings show that discounting can still be part of the conversation. If you are also thinking about downsizing, line up your next housing target before you go live so your move stays controlled.
