Are you thinking about dipping your toes into the unpredictable waters of Michigan's real estate market? If so, you are probably wondering how long it will take to sell your home and how long you'll have to keep it ready to show at a moment's notice. Well, get ready, Michigan homeowners, because we've assembled the state's 35 fastest-selling markets and the median days on the market for each.

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The average home for sale in the United States takes around 50 days to sell. Michigan's top markets last considerably fewer days, meaning you'll have to find boxes and movers before most folks in the country have their first showing.

Michigan's Most In-Demand Housing Markets for 2024

Michigan's Most In Demand Cities For Home Sales
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While days on the market can fluctuate like Michigan's weather, it's important to remember that it is influenced by factors as unique as your property. Fortunately, some people do this stuff for a living who can help with marketing, curb appeal, killer photos, and a few tricks that only realtors know.

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With a bit of strategic preparation and knowledge of the current real estate market, you can take the US average of 50 days and nearly cut that in half in some Michigan metros.

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So, whether you're looking to move across town, across the street, or across the country, the first hurdle is selling your existing home. Let's examine just how in demand your home is and whether it appears in the top 35 fastest-selling real estate markets in Michigan.

Michigan's 35 Most In Demand Housing Markets

If you're considering putting your home on the market in Michigan but wondering how long it will take to sell, you've come to the right place. BetOhio.com took a look at the following to determine the strength of Michigan real estate markets:
  • Demand score: The demand score represents an area's page viewers per property compared to other areas (X/out of 100).
  • Median days on the market: The median number of days property listings spend on the market in that location.
  • To create the index, the above metrics were considered — both of which were weighted with a score of 50. The final score was then given out of 100 - the higher the number, the more in-demand the location
Let's countdown to Michigan's Most In Demand Real Estate Metro.

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