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Sell Your Birmingham Home — Full-Service Support, Competitive Commission Options
Thinking about selling your home in Birmingham, MI? You deserve an agent who understands the expectations, pricing, and buyer behavior in one of Southeast Michigan's most distinctive real estate markets. At Tenhave Realty, we provide full-service real estate representation with competitive commission options, so you can make a smart decision about your sale and keep more control over your bottom line. We're a boutique brokerage based nearby in Royal Oak, and we understand how to position Birmingham homes for serious buyers. Whether you're ready to list now or just starting to explore your options, we'll guide you from listing to closing with clear advice, strong marketing, and careful negotiation.
The live Birmingham market charts below show current local trends for pricing, inventory, days on market, and buyer activity. Use them as a starting point, then request a practical home value range for your property.
Understand Your Commission Options Before You List
The traditional commission model can cost the average Michigan home seller $12,000-$18,000 or more. At Tenhave Realty, our competitive commission options are designed to help sellers keep more of their equity without cutting corners on service, marketing, or negotiation.
Here's what full service actually means:
- Professional photography and listing prep
- MLS exposure + Zillow, Realtor.com, and all major portals
- Experienced negotiation on your behalf
- Transaction management from offer to close
- A licensed broker in your corner
Full service. Competitive commission options. More money working for you.
Birmingham, MI Real Estate Market
Live Tracker: Birmingham Pending Home Sales
Pending Sales — Birmingham: 401 (October 2026) — +0.0% vs prior month; -5.9% vs October 2025. Source: Realcomp MLS via InfoSparks; the chart above shows the same data.
| Month | Pending Sales |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | 401 |
| September 2026 | 401 |
| August 2026 | 406 |
| July 2026 | 411 |
| June 2026 | 416 |
| May 2026 | 424 |
| April 2026 | 430 |
| March 2026 | 422 |
| February 2026 | 417 |
| January 2026 | 418 |
| December 2025 | 424 |
| November 2025 | 428 |
Live Tracker: Birmingham Average Home Sales Price
Average Sales Price — Birmingham: $1,198,988 (October 2026) — +4.2% vs prior month; +10.1% vs October 2025. Source: Realcomp MLS via InfoSparks; the chart above shows the same data.
| Month | Average Sales Price |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | $1,198,988 |
| September 2026 | $1,150,735 |
| August 2026 | $1,156,110 |
| July 2026 | $1,145,288 |
| June 2026 | $1,126,982 |
| May 2026 | $1,112,118 |
| April 2026 | $1,128,149 |
| March 2026 | $1,130,312 |
| February 2026 | $1,077,368 |
| January 2026 | $1,084,787 |
| December 2025 | $1,075,803 |
| November 2025 | $1,070,934 |
Live Tracker: Birmingham Homes for Sale
Homes for Sale — Birmingham: 128 (October 2026) — +6.7% vs prior month; +30.6% vs October 2025. Source: Realcomp MLS via InfoSparks; the chart above shows the same data.
| Month | Homes for Sale |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | 128 |
| September 2026 | 120 |
| August 2026 | 115 |
| July 2026 | 113 |
| June 2026 | 111 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
| April 2026 | 107 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 101 |
| January 2026 | 99 |
| December 2025 | 99 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
Live Tracker: Birmingham Average Price Per Square Foot
Average Price Per Square Foot — Birmingham: $455/sq ft (October 2026) — +1.8% vs prior month; +7.6% vs October 2025. Source: Realcomp MLS via InfoSparks; the chart above shows the same data.
| Month | Average Price Per Square Foot |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | $455/sq ft |
| September 2026 | $447/sq ft |
| August 2026 | $449/sq ft |
| July 2026 | $447/sq ft |
| June 2026 | $442/sq ft |
| May 2026 | $434/sq ft |
| April 2026 | $435/sq ft |
| March 2026 | $434/sq ft |
| February 2026 | $427/sq ft |
| January 2026 | $427/sq ft |
| December 2025 | $424/sq ft |
| November 2025 | $424/sq ft |
Live Tracker: Birmingham Average Days on Market
Average Days on Market — Birmingham: 30 days (October 2026) — +11.1% vs prior month; +11.1% vs October 2025. Source: Realcomp MLS via InfoSparks; the chart above shows the same data.
| Month | Average Days on Market |
|---|---|
| October 2026 | 30 days |
| September 2026 | 27 days |
| August 2026 | 26 days |
| July 2026 | 26 days |
| June 2026 | 26 days |
| May 2026 | 26 days |
| April 2026 | 26 days |
| March 2026 | 26 days |
| February 2026 | 25 days |
| January 2026 | 26 days |
| December 2025 | 27 days |
| November 2025 | 27 days |
Selling in Birmingham
Birmingham represents the upper tier of the Southeast Michigan real estate market. With luxury boutiques, acclaimed restaurants, top-ranked schools, and some of the most beautiful residential streets in Oakland County, Birmingham consistently attracts discerning buyers with strong purchasing power. That means higher sale prices — but also higher expectations. Presentation, pricing strategy, and skilled negotiation matter more here than almost anywhere else in the market. At Tenhave Realty, we bring full-service representation to every Birmingham listing — professional photography, precise pricing, and experienced negotiation — at a commission that saves you thousands compared to what larger agencies charge. In a market where your home's value is significant, keeping more of that value at closing matters. We'll make sure you do.
How It Works
1. Free Home Valuation — We analyze recent sales, your home's condition, and current market demand to give you an accurate, honest price range.
2. Listing Prep — Professional photography, MLS write-up, and a marketing plan tailored to Birmingham buyers.
3. Go Live — Your home hits the MLS and all major search portals within 48 hours.
4. Offers & Negotiation — We manage showings, review every offer, and negotiate to maximize your net proceeds.
5. Close — We handle the paperwork, coordinate with title, and get you to the closing table smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to sell my home in Birmingham, MI? Traditional brokerages charge 5–6% in total commission. Tenhave Realty's competitive commission options model significantly reduces that cost. Contact us for a specific quote based on your home's value.
How long does it take to sell a home in Birmingham? It depends on pricing, condition, and current market inventory. Check our Birmingham market data above for current days-on-market trends — or call us for a personalized timeline.
Do I have to use a real estate agent to sell my home in Michigan? No, but FSBO sellers typically net less than agent-represented sellers after accounting for pricing, negotiation, and buyer agent commissions. We're happy to walk you through the numbers.
Next Steps...
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