Sell your Metro Detroit home for more — with less stress
An independent luxury brokerage led by broker-owner Sundus Lewis — 20+ years, $100M+ sold, and a 5.0★ rating across 80+ Google reviews. Real local comps, full-service marketing, and a pricing strategy built to get you the strongest net result the market will bear.
- Priced on real local comps — not a guess
- Full-service marketing, start to finish
- 20+ years · $100M+ sold · 5.0★ / 80+ reviews
Start with the one number that matters: what your home is worth today
Every good sale starts with an honest price. Overprice and the home sits, goes stale, and ultimately sells for less; underprice and you leave money on the table. We price on recorded comparable sales from the last 90 days on your street and in your neighborhood — then adjust for condition, updates, and what buyers are actually paying right now.
Start with a free, no-obligation valuation: an instant estimate from recorded-sale data, followed by a broker-verified range within 24 hours. Get your home’s value →
How we sell homes for more: the Real Estate Market Center system
Getting the most for your home isn’t luck — it’s a repeatable process. Here’s exactly how we run it:
- Strategic pricing. A comparable-sales analysis sets a price that drives competition and showings in the critical first two weeks — when buyer attention and offer strength peak.
- Prep & presentation.A walkthrough with a punch list of the high-ROI fixes and staging moves that actually move the needle — we tell you what’s worth doing and, just as importantly, what isn’t.
- Professional marketing. High-quality photography, a compelling listing, and full MLS syndication to Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin and the portals where buyers actually search — plus targeted social and our own channels.
- Proactive buyer outreach.We don’t just list and wait. We work our buyer network and the agent community directly to put your home in front of the right people fast.
- Hard negotiation. 20+ years of deal experience on your side of the table — on price, contingencies, inspection items, and timing — to protect your net.
- Managed to the closing table. Appraisal, title, and inspection coordination handled, with clear communication the whole way so there are no surprises.
What it actually costs to sell a home in Michigan
Straight answer, no surprises. In Michigan the typical seller costs are:
- State & county transfer tax — about $8.60 per $1,000 of sale price (0.86%), customarily paid by the seller in Michigan.
- Owner’s title insurance — customarily a seller cost in Michigan, scaled to sale price.
- Real estate commission— negotiable, and (post-2024 rule changes) increasingly negotiated separately for each side. We’ll walk you through your options transparently before you sign anything.
- Prorated property taxes, any seller concessions, and payoff of your mortgage — netted out at closing.
Want your real bottom line? Run your numbers on the net proceeds calculator— or if you’re weighing keeping it as a rental, the sell-or-rent calculator.
How long it takes — and the step-by-step timeline
In today’s Metro Detroit market, well-priced, well-prepped homes are still selling in roughly two to four weeks of market time, then another ~30–45 days to close. The path:
- Valuation & pricing strategy (days 1–3)
- Prep, photography & listing launch (week 1)
- Showings & offers (weeks 1–3)
- Negotiate & accept the strongest offer
- Inspection, appraisal & title (weeks 4–7)
- Close & get your proceeds
Timelines vary with price point, condition, and season — the luxury tier and unique properties can take longer. We’ll give you an honest estimate for your specific home.
Why sell with an independent luxury brokerage
At a big franchise, your listing is one of hundreds on a desk. With Real Estate Market Center, you work directly with broker-owner Sundus Lewis — the person whose name is on the door and whose reputation rides on every sale. That means senior-level attention, faster decisions, and marketing tailored to your home rather than run through a corporate template.
It’s a track record of 20+ years, $100M+ in closed sales, and 500+ homes — paired with a 5.0★ rating across 80+ Google reviews. For luxury and move-up sellers especially, that combination of discretion, local expertise, and hands-on representation is the difference.
What sellers say
★★★★★“Really helpful and professional team! They made the entire process smooth and stress-free, and their knowledge of the local market was evident from start to finish. I'd highly recommend Real Estate Market Center to anyone looking for a team that's responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely easy to work with.”
— Fadi E., via Google
★★★★★“Had a great experience working with Real Estate Market Center. The entire staff was incredibly nice, professional, and efficient from start to finish. They are just the best.”
— Steven N., via Google
★★★★★“It was a pleasure working with Real Estate Market Center. Everyone on the team was professional, responsive, and really knew the ins and outs of the market.”
— Anthony M., via Google
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Selling in Metro Detroit — common questions
How do I sell my house in Michigan?
Start with an accurate valuation based on recent comparable sales, prepare and professionally market the home, price it to drive competition in the first two weeks, negotiate the strongest offer, then manage inspection, appraisal, and title through to closing. Working with an experienced local broker handles each step and typically protects your net. Real Estate Market Center offers a free, no-obligation home valuation to begin.
How much does it cost to sell a home in Michigan?
Typical Michigan seller costs include state and county transfer tax of about $8.60 per $1,000 of sale price (0.86%), owner's title insurance, a negotiable real estate commission, prorated property taxes, any agreed concessions, and payoff of your existing mortgage. Use the net proceeds calculator on marketcenterrealty.com to estimate your actual bottom line.
How long does it take to sell a home in Metro Detroit?
In the current market, well-priced and well-prepared homes are generally selling within about two to four weeks of market time, followed by roughly 30 to 45 days to close. Luxury and unique properties can take longer. Pricing and presentation are the biggest levers on speed.
Should I sell my home now or rent it out?
It depends on your equity, the rent your home would command, your tax situation, and your goals. The sell-or-rent calculator on marketcenterrealty.com compares the two side by side, and we're happy to talk through the trade-offs for your specific property.
What is my home worth?
The most accurate answer comes from recent comparable sales adjusted for your home's condition and updates. Get a free instant estimate plus a broker-verified range within 24 hours at marketcenterrealty.com/home-value.
Find out what your home is worth — free
An instant estimate from recorded sales, then a broker-verified number from a local team that knows your street. No obligation, ever.
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