Buying or Selling a Home in Farmington

The Realtors at The Patti Mullen Group specialize in the Farmington area real estate market, including the cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills. With over three decades of experience, our team has the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure your next real estate transaction is smooth and successful.

If you are considering either buying or selling a home in the Farmington area, please contact us to speak with one of our real estate experts. We have also included relevant information below that details the Farmington area and some of its greatest attributes.

Reviews From Farmington Clients

Patti and team are nothing short of amazing! We both bought and sold a house with her and team. Above and beyond ! Great attention to detail and we got great advice on both sides of the transactions.
Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2017 in Farmington Hills, MI., Zillow Review
Tracy was outstanding and a tremendous asset in the purchase of our home. She is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Her experience and expertise made our home buying experience smooth and without unnecessary surprises. Tracy also maintained excellent communication with us from start to finish; every phone call and email was responded to promptly and professionally. We would absolutely work with Tracy again, and will recommend her to our friends and family.
Bought a Single Family home in 2017 in Farmington Hills, MI., Zillow Review

Buying a Home in Farmington

The cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills cover just shy of 36 square miles combined, and have become one of the most popular areas in the Metro-Detroit Region for young families and couples looking to start a family. These are both exceptionally well run cities, with award-winning public service and top notch school districts. The neighborhoods offer a wide variety of housing styles and price ranges, providing a great fit for residents and families of all sizes. Farmington also features a traditional downtown area that gives a small down feel while still offering immediate access to the heart of the Detroit area.

The Farmington area offers hundreds of acres of parkland and community recreation space, through the combined parks of Shiawassee Park, Drake Park, Women’s Park, Memorial Park, Flanders Park, Downtown Riley Park, Heritage Park, Founders Sports Park and many others. On top of the city parks and recreation areas, the Farmington area also offers access to the extensive Huron-Clinton Metropark System that spans across the entire Detroit Metropolitan Area.

The outstanding features and amenities of both cities make them ideal locations for young professionals, families and couples looking to start a family. According to Zillow, the median listing and sale price of homes in the area are expected to slightly drop within the coming year, which means this is a great time to buy. If you’re considering a home in the Farmington area, let our Realtors at the Patti Mullen Group help you find an ideal home that’s the best fit for your needs.

Selling a Home in Farmington

Infographic showing the housing market trends in Farmington MIFor those looking to sell their Farmington area home, there are several considerations to keep in mind. First is the state of home values in the area. According to Zillow, the median home value for Farmington and Farmington Hills is around $243,000 and $299,000 respectively. These values have steadily increased over the past year; however, it’s predicted that the value of homes in the Farmington area will slightly drop within the next year. Both cities are considered to have relatively competitive housing markets, which means most houses receive multiple offers when listing them.

Having the right real estate team on your side helps to maximize the value of your home and ensure you get the most out of a real estate transaction. The Realtors at The Patti Mullen Team have helped many clients throughout Michigan list and sell their home for the best price possible. With over 30 years experience selling homes in the Farmington area and Southeast Michigan in general, we have deep knowledge of the local community and can help you sell your home for top dollar.

Farmington School Guide

School districts are consistently one of the top factors in a home purchasing decision. This is particularly important for families with young children or couples looking to start a family. It is also an important factor in the resale value of a home, which is something that should be considered when buying a home even if the buyer has school age children.

The Farmington area is well known for its top notch educational system, with the Farmington Public School District serving the cities of both Farmington and Farmington Hills. Serving approximately 9,000 students, the district offers some of the state’s best educational programs, including a great music program, and an International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The district also has an extensive sports program for athletes of all ages and types.

For those interested in further researching the individual schools within the district and learning what each has to offer, we have compiled a list of schools below which also includes private institutions:

Local Community

The Farmington area is divided up into two separate cities – Farmington, and Farmington Hills. Below are some details and distinctions regarding these two cities.

The City of Farmington – Farmington’s central business district features a walkable and historic downtown setting, while the commercial shopping district provides convenient shopping options. Farmington is ranked among the safest cities in Michigan with easy access to surrounding Metro-Detroit.

Farmington Hills – This area boasts a diverse business community, including over 75 Fortune 500 companies among its large multinational corporations and startups. With the availability of premier, high tech office spaces and low tax rates, Farmington Hills is a fantastic option for business. Additionally Farmington Hills is a perfect place to play and live as it’s located along the Rouge River and has plenty of community activities.

Community Resources

If you’d like to read more about the Farmington area community, here are several links to provide additional information on the City of Farmington and Farmington Hills.