West Michigan Real Estate Market Update April 2026
We always want to keep you informed of what is going on in the market, not to scare you or excite you, but so you have information. We’ll be releasing videos monthly with quick snapshots of the previous month to keep you in the know! As a team of full time realtors, we are in the market daily and see how it is shifting through showings, listings, offers, and more. Our job is to know the market so that we are able to give the best advice to our clients and understand how to win for you!
So What Did We See in March?
Listings increased:
In March, we saw the amount of listings increase both locally and nationally. This is a pretty regular occurrence yearly, as areas of snow and cold start melting and warming up and seeing the sun more. However, we are shaping up for a stronger market than last year as listings were higher nationwide than 2025.
Michigan Market is Still Growing:
Michigan is still in a strong spot market wise compared to some other areas of the country. Our listings grew 32% from February, and we definitely saw proof of that in our market. Again, a lot of that is contributed to weather, even though we didn’t have the nicest March on record. We are in a good growth spot with the influx of sellers and buyers remaining healthy compared to other areas of the nation.
Listed vs. Sold Price is Flattening
In 2021 and 2022 we saw a large portion of homes selling above list prices. That has shifted to a more normal market like we had pre-covid. For listings this means that pricing matters more than ever! Too high of a price could see your house stay longer on the market with more price reductions. Trust us when we give you a price on your home. We are experts in pricing your home right for the market!
Houses Are Sitting a Little Longer
This is part of that leveling of the market. Nationally, homes are averaging 52 days on market, which is a good average in a pre-covid market. This might feel a little long compared to what we’ve seen in recent years, but don’t get discouraged! In West Michigan, we are still seeing homes sell fairly quickly with a 26 day on market average in March. We’re expecting for homes to continue to sell within 1-2 weeks of listing, so if you’re a buyer, and you see a listing you like, you might want to move fast to put in an offer. This is why we emphasize getting pre-approved as one of the first steps in the home buying process so that you are ready to go when you find that perfect home!
Conclusion
Overall, we are still seeing a strong market with trends showing we should have a busy spring. For our team, we’ve already had a productive spring with multiple buyers and sellers currently working with our team. We are never too busy to help you out or answer your questions! Wondering how this information can help you out with your real estate needs? Give us a call and let’s chat! 616.292.6215
