Localism: Stop the Presses! Birmingham Michigan home sold in 6 days!

To those of our readers from places other than SE Michigan, that title is very ho-hum. “So what?”, you ask. But readers nearby know that half million dollar homes in SE Michigan have usually experienced much longer market times in 2006.

I’ve held off announcing this sale since it went under contract in October. No postcards to the neighbors even. I’m cautious, even though I knew the buyers were well qualified and excited about their purchase. I preferred to make it through closing. That happened late last week, and I think both the buyers and the sellers are thrilled.

So what is that I want people to take away from this?

Things I have said before. A good Realtor can help you price your home for the current market conditions. It’s an art, not a science. The more houses I see and sell the better I get at it. With the market conditions that sellers face today in SE Michigan, it is all the more important that you have an agent who really can take a careful look at the market to help position you to beat the many sellers you compete against.

6 days really is a big thing in the Birmingham Michigan market today. I’m thrilled for the sellers, who have moved on to a home on a lake, and to the buyers who have a great new home to call their own. 700 Emmons is no longer available, but if you are looking to make a move, please contact us.

this post can also be found on miOaklandCounty.com, your source for information about the Birmingham Michigan real estate market.

Posted Tuesday Dec 19

(12/19/06 07:50AM) — Teresa Boardman

wow! six days, that is wonderful! - it was priced right and staged and it looks like you and the sellers did what needs to be done. I am jealous. :)

(12/19/06 07:53AM) — Jennifer Fivelsdal, Rhinebeck NY

Maureen & Dmitry, great news - a great accomplisment; you did your job. That is a difficult price range even in my market place. Congratulation!!!!

(12/19/06 08:03AM) — Leigh Brown Charlotte NC Broker/Owner

look at you go! market the heck out of this success, my friend.

(12/19/06 08:48AM) — Kristal Kraft ~ Denver Real Estate

Congratulations! Isn't it nice when a plan comes together!

(12/19/06 08:56AM) — Todd Waller | Ann Arbor Real Estate | Team366

Sheesh, and I was happy when a foreclosure went under contract after 2.5 weeks!

Way to go!

(12/19/06 09:41AM) — Marci Toliver, Anderson, SC/ Spartanburg/Greenville SC/ Home Staging

WOw I agree with Teresa!! Thast what happens when a plan comes togeter!

(12/19/06 09:56AM) — Maureen McCabe - Central Ohio real estate

Great work!!!

(12/19/06 10:43AM) — Virginia Halter Broker, ABR, CRS

Good job guys. When I lived in Farmington Hills 10 years ago Birmingham was HOT!!! With everything the Detroit area is going through right now you deserve a great ole big pat on the back!!

(12/19/06 11:56AM) — South Florida Real Estate • Leanne Paynter

Congrats on the quick sale, Maureen! Sellers who take the advice of Realtors such as yourselves will be the happiest ones at the closing table.

(12/19/06 01:10PM) — Maureen Francis & Dmitry Koublitsky, SKBK Sotheby's - Metro Detroit

Hey, Leanne is back! Thanks everyone for your kind words.

(12/19/06 04:47PM) — Rich Jacobson ~ ActiveRain Community Builder

You guys are the "Bomb!" Don't ya just love it when this happens? Of course, you get the occasional Seller who says, "Gee, maybe we underpriced it? Maybe we should wait a little while longer and see if we get a better offer?" YIKES!

Great job!

(12/19/06 08:48PM) — janeAnne, "Green-o-Lina" e-PRO, ECO, Owner/Broker

I'm from Detroit. I KNOW what "sold in 6 days!!!" means,..This is a testament to pure potential and the creativity and skill of a Great REALTOR! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!