Start with recent sales of similar homes, not a townwide price alone. Your home deserves a careful comparison, and I will help you separate relevant evidence from numbers that do not fit its features.
For Birmingham's single-family homes, condos, townhouses and apartments, the September 2026 report lists a median sold price of $1,100,000. The median list price of active listings at the end of September 2026 was $934,000. The median estimated property value was $821,440, generated by a valuation model rather than a formal appraisal. The median list price and median sold price describe different property groups, so their difference does not establish a negotiated discount.
I would use these townwide figures as context, then focus on sales that resemble your home. Size, condition and features deserve attention before you decide which comparisons carry the most weight. Starting with an ambitious asking price is a choice to discuss, not something these figures alone justify.
Prepare a list of improvements and any known repair needs so we can assess your home's condition clearly. Review recent sales of similar homes with me, considering asking prices of competing listings separately. Choose an asking price supported by that review and decide what feedback would prompt reconsideration.
