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Agent’s Guide to Bay City, MI’s January 2026 Results

Published on Monday, January 12, 2026
TJ Beckman
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January 2026 in Bay City, MI offers agents a clear lens on performance, opportunity, and lessons for the year ahead. What can recent results teach us about setting expectations and maximizing impact for clients?

Bay City, MI recorded a median sale price of $128,000 and saw fifty-four closed sales. With eighty-two active listings and seventy new properties, agents guided both buyers and sellers in navigating a market that moved swiftly yet with stable pricing. For anyone seeking affordable homes in Bay City, MI this January 2026, these market facts set actionable benchmarks.

Key Performance Indicators for January 2026

Agents relied on pricing data—an average listing price of $134,900 and average sale price of $133,600—to advise clients on crafting competitive offers and setting the stage for quick responses. The 1.8 months of supply underscored how agents help buyers compete and sellers achieve strong outcomes.

My approach with Bay City, MI clients is to blend current metrics with tailored plans, giving every transaction the advantage of insight. Average days on market was only 21, making timing essential at each step.

Listing Activity and What It Means

This January, agents balanced proactive listing with creative marketing as the market absorbed seventy new properties. Why it matters: Staying current on every detail helps clients secure the best possible result.

  • Median sale price: $128,000
  • Average sale price: $133,600
  • Closed sales: 54
  • Active listings: 82
  • New listings: 70

Is it a good time to buy in Bay City, MI? January 2026’s numbers make a strong case for well prepared buyers and motivated sellers to act.

Insights Agents Use for Consistent Success

How to sell your house fast in Bay City, MI? Stage smart, price right, and maintain an agile negotiation posture. For buyers, competitive offers informed by market stats will maximize your potential for a winning outcome in Bay City, MI this January.

Supporting Clients From Data to Closing

TJ Beckman offers clients actionable plans rooted in January’s clear numbers and Bay City, MI’s evolving market. Local experience plus robust data sets every buyer and seller up for achievement in 2026.

Make the Market Work for You

Let January 2026’s data guide your success in Bay City, MI. Consult TJ Beckman for strategy and insight built on facts and real-time trends.

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Set Yourself Up for Year Round Wins

As January closes, clients and agents working together with the latest performance indicators are best positioned to thrive in Bay City, MI’s active landscape this year.

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