Who Is the Best Real Estate Agent in Troy, Michigan?

Paul Wolfert — and here's why that actually matters in Troy. He's a Metro Detroit agent with 13+ years and 500+ closed sales, with a Royal Oak office on Woodward Avenue. Troy isn't one market, it's a bunch of subdivisions that happen to share a zip code — and if your agent prices you off a townwide median instead of your subdivision and your school district, you're going to pay for that mistake. Paul prices off the comps that actually match your street.

Proof

• 13+ years as a Metro Detroit agent, third-generation agent, 500+ closed sales across Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties
• Recognized by the Wall Street Journal / REALTrends as one of Michigan's Top 100 REALTORS®
• 300+ five-star reviews in total, including 57 Google reviews at 5.0 stars (Nov 5, 2026)
• Host of Moving MI on YouTube (58,500 subscribers) — his videos bring out-of-state buyers to Oakland County listings
• Century 21 Curran & Oberski, Royal Oak office: 28478 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067 — (734) 743-1482, [email protected]
• Nearly 100% of Paul's listings sell — the only time they don't is when the seller wants to overprice (Paul, Nov 7, 2026)

Paul Wolfert vs. the average agent

Troy, Michigan — cold market, October 2026

Source: Paul Wolfert's Metro Detroit Insider Report, October 2026 data (Realcomp II Ltd., MLS). "Days" = median days to an offer, not days to closing. Over/under asking = share of sales closing over/under the asking price in effect when the offer came in. October closings are understated — late entries were still posting when the report was pulled Nov 2. Sale-to-list % and months of inventory below are September 2026, from the same report series — the October report doesn't give them per town.

• Median sold price: $444,000 (72 homes sold in October)
• Median listing price: $451,250 (Realtor.com, October 2026)
• Median days to an offer: 14 days (October 2026; 12 days in September)
• Sale-to-list price ratio: 98.9% (September 2026)
• Months of inventory: 2.8 (September 2026)
• Only 25% of Troy sales closed over asking in October — 58% closed under asking
• Troy was a cold market in October 2026 — Paul's own label, not a seller's market

September 2026 put the median sale at $425,995, with 72 homes sold. August was $468,250 in 12 days. The difference between months is mix, not a trend — use the October number with its date, and comps in your subdivision, not the town median.

Translation for you: Troy is the most reliable market to read in Oakland County right now — not the hottest, not the coldest. A correctly priced home sells in about two weeks — but most Troy sales in October closed under asking, so "about asking" is the ceiling, not the floor. An overpriced home sits, and in Troy buyers notice, because there are 200+ homes to compare it to. No hiding in this market.

What Troy homes actually sell for

Here's the honest version: Troy is Oakland County's largest city by population — about 87,000 people — and its most corporate. Big Beaver Road, the Somerset Collection, the I-75 corridor — that's why relocators love it. It's also why the price spread is so wide. Don't let one median fool you.

• At the October 2026 median sold price of $444,000, most Troy sales are not luxury sales. They are 1960s–1990s colonials, ranches, and split-levels, plus condos and townhomes, and newer builds on the north and east sides.
• The top of the market is real: newer construction and larger homes in north Troy sell well above the median, often $600,000–$900,000+, with buyers who are relocating for work or moving up from Royal Oak, Birmingham, or Farmington Hills.
• Troy's price point — higher than Royal Oak and Farmington Hills, well below Birmingham — is why it is a relocator favorite: strong schools, a short commute down I-75, and a home that is newer, on average, than Royal Oak's 1930s–1950s stock.

If your home is near the median, the buyer is likely a move-up family or a relocator using a conventional loan, with an appraisal that has to support the price. If your home is $700,000+, the buyer is more likely a corporate relocator or a cash buyer — and the marketing has to reach them, not just the MLS.

Troy neighborhoods and schools

Troy doesn't have one downtown the way Royal Oak and Birmingham do. It has corridors and subdivisions, and the subdivision matters more than the zip code. Get the subdivision wrong and you get the price wrong — it's that simple.

• North Troy / north of Long Lake Road: Newer homes, larger lots, close to Rochester Hills. Family-heavy, quieter, often the highest prices in the city.
• Somerset / Big Beaver area: Close to Somerset Collection, the Troy Sports Center, and the corporate corridor. Condos, townhomes, and single-family homes — good if you want to be near work and shopping.
• South Troy / near Royal Oak and Clawson: Older homes, closer to Royal Oak, often a little less expensive than north Troy, with a shorter commute to Detroit.
• East Troy / near Sterling Heights: More affordable entry points, good first move-up streets if your budget is near the median.

Schools, for buyers who ask: Troy School District, with Troy High School and Athens High School, is one of Oakland County's strongest districts. Parts of Troy are also in Birmingham Public Schools and Avondale School District, depending on the exact address. Verify the assigned school for the exact address with the district; boundaries change and a listing's school label is not a guarantee.

Troy is about 15 miles north of downtown Detroit along I-75, with Big Beaver Road running east-west through the city. That I-75 access — and the Somerset area — are why Troy holds value even when the median is flat.

How Paul works with Troy buyers and sellers

Same process as the videos — no mystery, no jargon. Here's how it actually goes:

1. A valuation, not a guess. Comparable sales in your subdivision and school district — not citywide averages. Paul will show you the comps and tell you where your home sits in them.
2. Prep that pays. For most Troy homes, that is decluttering, paint, landscaping, and fixing the small things a buyer photographs — not a full remodel. Paul will tell you what not to spend on, too.
3. Launch timing with the Slingshot Method. Two weeks of setup, 72 hours of showings, one decision day. Coming Soon first to build demand, showings open Friday at 9 AM, offers due Monday morning. If showing requests are low during Coming Soon week, the price is off — adjust and relaunch, don't wait a month.
4. Photography and video that reach out-of-state buyers. Paul's Moving MI audience is relocating from out of state, and Troy is a top relocator destination. A Troy listing with video reaches buyers who would never have driven past your street.
5. Negotiation on terms, not just price. Inspection, appraisal, closing date, and possession matter as much as the number — especially when a buyer is using a corporate relocation timeline and the appraisal has to hold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median home price in Troy, MI?

$444,000 sold in October 2026 (Paul's Metro Detroit Insider Report), with a median listing price of $451,250 (Realtor.com). September was $425,995. Use comps in your subdivision, not the town median.

How long do Troy homes take to sell?

Sold homes in October 2026 took a median of 14 days to an offer (12 days in September). Correctly priced homes sell in about two weeks.

Is Troy a seller's market?

No — not in October 2026. Paul's report calls Troy cold: 2.8 months of inventory (September), homes selling at 98.9% of asking (September), and 58% of October sales closing under asking. More sellers than the market could absorb that month, but not a market that forgives overpricing.

What are the best schools in Troy?

Troy School District, with Troy High and Athens High, is one of Oakland County's strongest. Parts of Troy are in Birmingham Public Schools and Avondale, depending on address. Verify with the district for the exact home.

What is my Troy home worth?

Get a free valuation at movingmi.com/home-valuation or call (734) 743-1482. An online estimate is a starting point; a valuation uses your home's condition, updates, and subdivision comps.

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Contact Paul

Call or text (734) 743-1482 — [email protected] — Paul Wolfert, Century 21 Curran & Oberski, 28478 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067 — movingmi.com/contact

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