Wondering what your home is actually worth in this market? Get your free home value report here: https://www.leslieemartin.com/metro-detroit-home-worth/Understanding the current housing market depends entirely on your price point. Here is what the data says about home sales.Recent data indicates that the broader housing market is experiencing a split in activity. While we often look at the industry as a whole, current real estate trends show that performance varies significantly depending on the price range of the property.According to the National Association of Realtors, homes priced under $250,000 are seeing a decrease in sales volume. Conversely, properties above $750,000 have experienced double-digit growth. This shift in market sentiment is important to understand when evaluating home prices in your specific area.Subscribe for weekly real estate updates, and comment below if you have questions about how these trends affect your local area.Ask ten people how the housing market is doing and you'll get ten different answers. They're all sort of right, because the market is not one market right now. It's running on two separate tracks, and which track your home is on comes down to price point, condition, and location.In this episode I break down the national split between entry level and higher priced homes, then bring it home to Metro Detroit with the August numbers: 4,282 sales, a median sales price of $337,500, and a county by county look at where prices actually moved. I cover what the move up seller should expect, what the entry level seller needs to get right, why days on market crept up to 25 days, and why this fall is the last real window of motivated buyers before things slow for year end.If you're thinking about selling, pricing and presentation are doing more work this year than they did last year. Knowing your track up front is what makes the difference between a smooth sale and a listing that sits.Thinking about listing soon? My free Home Seller's Guide walks you through the whole process: https://www.leslieemartin.com/download-the-home-sellers-guide/Buying instead? Start here: https://www.leslieemartin.com/download-the-home-buyers-guide/I'm Leslie E. Martin, a Realtor serving Gibraltar, Trenton, Woodhaven, Grosse Ile, Flat Rock, Rockwood, and the surrounding Metro Detroit communities.Let's talk about your move:Website: https://www.leslieemartin.com/Email: leslie@leslieemartin.comPhone: (734) 846-8358

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There's a change in real estate that affects every home buyer right now, and if you don't know about it before you start touring homes, it could cost you the chance to work with the right agent.In this episode I'm breaking down two things. First, what actually changed in how buyers work with agents starting August 17, 2024. Second, exactly how I handle it with my own clients here in Metro Detroit so the process stays simple and stress free.In this episode you'll learn:- What the 2024 buyer agreement change actually means for you- A surprising stat about how most buyers choose their agent (and why it matters)- What a free touring agreement is and how it works- What a Buyer Discovery Call is and when it happens- How to use this new requirement to your advantage, no matter who you hireReady to start touring homes? Fill out the form on my website to get started with a free, no cost, no obligation touring agreement.Want a head start on the whole process? Grab my free Home Buyer's Guide and checklist at https://www.leslieemartin.com/download-the-home-buyers-guide/Have questions? Email me at leslie@leslieemartin.com or find me on Instagram @LeslieEMartinDTWI'm Leslie Martin, and I look forward to helping you make your next move.Chapters:0:00 The Change Every Buyer Needs to Know0:26 What Actually Changed (August 17, 2024)1:00 Pro Tip: Use This to Your Advantage1:13 The Surprising 80% Stat1:38 Meet Leslie Martin2:01 How I Handle This With My Clients2:08 Why I Believe I Have to Earn Your Business2:26 The Free Touring Agreement Explained2:57 The Buyer Discovery Call3:19 My Honest Advice to Every Buyer3:38 Get Started With a Free Touring Agreement3:51 Free Home Buyer's Guide & Contact Info#MetroDetroitRealtor #HomeBuyingTips #RealEstateAgent #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #MichiganRealEstate

Ever wonder what you actually keep after selling your home? In this video, I walk through everything that comes off your sale price before that check is ever cut, including commission, your mortgage payoff, Michigan closing costs, and negotiated repairs, then show you what one seller actually walked away with on a real sale.Get your own numbers with my free Seller Net Calculator: https://www.leslieemartin.com/seller-net-calculator/Free Seller's Guide: https://www.leslieemartin.com/download-the-home-sellers-guide/Are you looking for a dedicated real estate agent to guide your next property move? Meet Leslie E. Martin, an award-winning local expert.I'm Leslie E. Martin, a recognized professional known for my commitment to clients in the metro Detroit area. As a 2025 Runner-Up and 2026 Finalist for Best of Hour Detroit, I bring a proven track record to your property search. Whether you are buying or selling, understanding the local market landscape is essential for success.0:00 Intro: What You Actually Keep When You Sell 0:28 Commission: What Comes Off First 0:45 Your Mortgage Payoff Explained 1:17 Michigan Closing Costs 1:40 Repairs and Negotiated Credits 2:03 Free Seller Net Calculator 2:20 The Real Number: A $350K Sale Breakdown 2:48 Final Thoughts and Next StepsI'm Leslie E. Martin, a Realtor® serving Metro Detroit's southern Wayne County water communities including Gibraltar, Flat Rock, Rockwood, Trenton, Woodhaven, and Grosse Ile.📞 (734) 846-8358 📧 leslie@leslieemartin.com 🌐 leslieemartin.com 📸 Instagram: @leslieemartindtw 📘 Facebook: LeslieEMartinRealtor