Tom Gilliam-RE/MAX Classic

Tom Gilliam-RE/MAX Classic Experienced Farmington Hills real estate agent with 20+ years of success helping buyers and sellers across Oakland County.

🏡 Your Trusted Oakland County Realtor | 24+ Years Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes | Specializing in Farmington Hills, Novi, Northville, Birmingham & Bloomfield Hills | FREE Home Valuations | Call/Text 248-790-5594 I specialize in Farmington Hills homes for sale, Novi real estate, and Northville MI real estate, delivering accurate pricing, proven marketing strategies, and strong negotiation skill

s. Whether you need expert home valuation, first-time buyer guidance, or effective strategies to sell your house fast in Farmington Hills MI, I offer clear advice and personalized service. Recognized as a trusted Realtor near me and one of the Best Realtors in Farmington Hills MI, I combine deep local expertise with a client-first approach to make every move successful.

05/31/2026

I am going to say something that most Oakland County Realtors will not say out loud.

Overpricing your home in 2026 is not a negotiating strategy.
It is the fastest way to leave money on the table.

I know — it sounds backwards. But after 24 years and 700+ transactions in Farmington Hills, Novi, Northville, West Bloomfield, and Bloomfield Hills — I have watched this play out the same way hundreds of times.

Here is what actually happens when you overprice 👇

Week 1 — Your home hits the market. Buyers and their agents notice it immediately. They compare it to everything else available. They move on.

Week 2 — Showings slow down. The home starts to feel "stale." Buyers who missed it the first week assume something must be wrong with it.

Week 3 — You reduce the price. Now buyers who were interested at the original price are suspicious. Price reductions signal desperation. Offers come in lower than they would have on day one.

Week 4 and beyond — You are negotiating from a position of weakness instead of strength. The final sale price is often LOWER than what a correctly priced home would have achieved in the first seven days.

Here is the uncomfortable truth 👇

The best offers Oakland County sellers receive almost always come in the first 10 days. Buyers who see a new listing priced right move fast and compete. Buyers who see a listing that has been sitting ask what is wrong with it.

Pricing is not about what you think your home is worth.
Pricing is about what a qualified buyer will pay — today — in this market — against everything else available.

I have had this conversation with sellers who disagreed with me. Some listed with someone else at a higher price. Most of them called me back 60 days later.

If you are thinking about selling your Farmington Hills, Novi, Northville, West Bloomfield, or Bloomfield Hills home this spring — let's have an honest conversation about what your home is actually worth in today's market. No pressure. No inflated numbers to win your business. Just the real data.

Drop a comment below or call me directly — 248-790-5594 😊

Tom Gilliam | RE/MAX Classic | Farmington Hills Michigan
ABR | SRES | SFR | PSA | RSPS
RE/MAX Hall of Fame | Lifetime Achievement | Top 1% Oakland County
24 Years Experience | 700+ Transactions
📲 248-790-5594

05/30/2026

Your Oakland County home might be worth far more than you realize.

With inventory remaining limited and motivated buyers actively searching the market, home values have continued to rise. Whether you are considering downsizing, cashing out your equity, or exploring new investment opportunities, understanding your property's true market value is your most important first step.

Get a fast, free, no-obligation home valuation today and see exactly where you stand.

Start your evaluation here: Homes2MoveYou.com
Or call: +1 248-790-5594

Thinking about selling your Oakland County home without a Realtor this spring? Before you make that decision — read this...
05/30/2026

Thinking about selling your Oakland County home without a Realtor this spring?

Before you make that decision — read this.

I just published an honest, data-backed guide to FSBO in Oakland County Michigan for 2026. Not a sales pitch. Not a scare tactic. Just the real numbers — so you can make the right call for your family.

Here is what most FSBO sellers in Farmington Hills, Novi, Northville, West Bloomfield, and Bloomfield Hills do not find out until it is too late 👇

💰 Agent-assisted sales in Michigan are achieving a median price of $385,000.
❌ FSBO sales are achieving a median price of $320,000.

That is a $65,000 difference on the median transaction — even after accounting for commission.

And that gap does not come from nowhere. It comes from professional pricing strategy, MLS exposure to thousands of active buyers, fiduciary negotiation on your behalf, and 24 years of knowing exactly how Oakland County buyers and their agents think.

In this complete guide I cover 👇

✅ Michigan's required disclosure forms — and what gets sellers sued after closing
✅ Why Zillow estimates are running 5–12% above market value in specific Oakland County zip codes right now
✅ The flat fee MLS option — when it works and when it does not
✅ How to manage showings, offers, and negotiations without an agent in your corner
✅ The full Michigan closing process — step by step
✅ When FSBO actually makes sense — I will always tell you honestly

After 24 years helping Oakland County families sell their homes, I wrote this guide to give you the honest truth — not the version designed to push you toward a listing appointment.

Read the full guide — link in the first comment below 👇

Have a question about selling your Oakland County home?
Drop it in the comments — I answer every single one. 😊

Tom Gilliam | RE/MAX Classic | Farmington Hills, Michigan
ABR | SRES | SFR | PSA | RSPS
RE/MAX Hall of Fame | Lifetime Achievement | Top 1% Oakland County
24 Years Experience | 700+ Transactions
📲 248-790-5594


Something I see happen regularly with Oakland County home sellers.They call me to talk about listing their home. We disc...
05/29/2026

Something I see happen regularly with Oakland County home sellers.
They call me to talk about listing their home. We discuss the price. We talk about the sign in the yard. And somewhere much further down the conversation — somebody finally mentions the photos.
That ordering tells me everything about why some listings perform and others sit all summer.
Virtual home selling is not a trend in Oakland County. It is the competitive standard right now. And the sellers who treat digital content as an afterthought are paying for it in slower sales and lower prices — whether they realize it or not.
Here are the numbers that every Oakland County seller needs to understand 👇
📸 83% of buyers say photos are the most important feature on any listing
🌐 97% of buyers search online before ever scheduling a showing
⚡ Homes with virtual tours sell 32% faster
💰 Virtual tours achieve 5 to 7% higher prices
On a $500,000 home in Farmington Hills that price difference is $25,000 to $35,000. The math is not close.
I wrote the complete guide — everything Oakland County sellers need to know about virtual content, hyperlocal digital marketing, pricing strategy, and what actually happens when a buyer who has never walked through your home submits an offer.
Link in the first comment 👇
📲 248-790-5594
📍 Farmington Hills, Michigan

Something I want to share with anyone who is thinking about buying or selling a home in Oakland County this year.Choosin...
05/29/2026

Something I want to share with anyone who is thinking about buying or selling a home in Oakland County this year.
Choosing the wrong real estate agent is not just an inconvenience. It shows up in your final number at the closing table. I have seen it happen more times than I care to count — sellers who walked away with $20,000 less than they should have gotten, buyers who paid $15,000 more than they needed to, all because they skipped a few steps that really matter.
So I put together the complete guide. Everything I wish every Oakland County buyer and seller would read before making that decision. 👇
✅ The credentials that actually matter — and what they mean
✅ How to build a shortlist the right way
✅ The 8 interview questions that reveal everything
✅ What strong answers look like versus weak ones
✅ The verification steps most people skip
✅ The mistakes I see buyers and sellers make every single year
✅ My honest take after 24 years in this market
This is not a sales pitch. It is the same conversation I have with every client before we start working together — because an informed client always makes better decisions.
Link in the first comment 👇
Tom Gilliam-RE/MAX Classic
📲 248-790-5594
📍 Farmington Hills, Michigan

05/28/2026

Fixer-Upper or Move-In Ready? Which strategy fits your lifestyle? 🛠️🛋️

When searching for a home in Oakland County, buyers usually face a major debate: Do you buy a turnkey home with immediate peace of mind, or a property with "great bones" that lets you build sweat equity?

How to decide what's best for you:

💰 Budget: What can you comfortably invest upfront vs. over time?

🗓️ Timeline: Do you need to move in tomorrow, or do you have time to renovate?

🚧 Tolerance: Are you prepared to live in a construction zone?

Both options have incredible perks, but the right choice depends entirely on your unique goals.

Let’s weigh your options together and find the perfect fit!
👉 Start your search today at Homes2MoveYou.com

05/28/2026

Think the hard part is over once your closing date is set? Not quite! 🛑🔑

For most buyers, getting the clear-to-close feels like the finish line. But one of the most important moments happens right before you are handed the keys: The Final Walkthrough.

After weeks of paperwork, negotiations, and stress, it can feel tempting to just skip it. Don't! This is your last chance to ensure:

✔️ Agreed-upon repairs were completed.

✔️ Appliances are in working order.

✔️ The home is exactly in the condition you were promised.

This final step protects your investment and your peace of mind. A great real estate team stays by your side all the way to that final signature.

Buying in Farmington Hills? Let’s make sure you have experts protecting you at every step.
👉 Visit Homes2MoveYou.com

I want to share something with you that comes up in almost every conversation I have with buyers in their 50s right now....
05/27/2026

I want to share something with you that comes up in almost every conversation I have with buyers in their 50s right now.
They have been thinking about downsizing. Or maybe they are tired of the yard work and the maintenance and the Michigan winters that seem to get longer every year. They have heard about 55+ communities, but they are not really sure what they are, what they cost, or whether that lifestyle is actually for them.

And almost every single one of them says the same thing when I first bring it up.
"That's not really for me."
Then we go visit one.

Pickleball leagues. Wine clubs. Travel groups. Neighbors who are more active and more social than most people half their age. Lawn care and snow removal handled. A lock-and-leave lifestyle if you want it. And a home designed specifically so you never have to think about stairs again.
After 24 years selling homes in Farmington Hills and across Oakland County I have watched more clients change their minds about 55+ communities than almost any other decision in real estate.
So I wrote the complete guide. Everything you actually need to know — the legal standards, the real costs, the HOA questions nobody thinks to ask, the resale considerations most buyers overlook, and honestly what I think most people get wrong about this entire category.

If you or someone you know is starting to think about this — it is worth a read. Link in the first comment 👇

Tom Gilliam-RE/MAX Classic
📲 248-790-5594
📍 Farmington Hills

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