Buy a Home
Explore available properties and find a home that fits your lifestyle.
Start Searching
Detroit & Metro Detroit Real Estate
Find More Than a House. Find Home.
Discover homes, explore Metro Detroit communities, and get expert guidance through every step of buying or selling.
Where to Begin
How can we help you move?
Three clear paths — whether you're searching for your next home, preparing to sell, or building long-term wealth.
Featured Listings
Properties worth exploring
A selection of sample homes across Metro Detroit — from historic city character to modern suburban comfort.
Sample/demo listings — not active offerings. Connect an authorized IDX/MLS feed to show live inventory.
New
$485,000
1450 Woodward Heights
Detroit, MI 48201
- 4 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- 2,650 square feet
$925,000
782 Birmingham Avenue
Birmingham, MI 48009
- 4 bedrooms
- 3.5 bathrooms
- 3,400 square feet
Price Reduced
$375,000
221 Riverfront Drive
Detroit, MI 48226
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 1,450 square feet
Open House
$549,000
1712 Trumbull Avenue
Detroit, MI 48216
- 3 bedrooms
- 2.5 bathrooms
- 2,100 square feet
$799,000
2233 Seminole Street
Detroit, MI 48214
- 5 bedrooms
- 3.5 bathrooms
- 4,200 square feet
Waterfront
$1,150,000
3990 Lakeview Court
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
- 5 bedrooms
- 4.5 bathrooms
- 5,100 square feet
Home Valuation
What’s my home worth?
Get a personalized market analysis from an agent — no automated guesswork. Start with your address.
Explore the Area
Featured neighborhoods
Objective guides to the communities across Detroit and Metro Detroit — housing, dining, parks, and getting around.
Meet Your Agent
Real estate is personal. Your experience should be too.
Marcus Carter founded The Carter Realty Group around a simple idea: real estate is one of the most personal decisions a person makes, and the experience should feel that way too.
He works closely with buyers, sellers, and investors across Detroit and the surrounding communities — translating a fast-moving market into clear choices, and negotiating with a steady, client-first approach.
First-Time BuyersListing & Marketing StrategyInvestment PropertiesRelocationHistoric & Architectural Homes
Serving Detroit, Birmingham, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Troy & Metro Detroit.
Your next chapter starts with the right home.
The Buyer Journey
Guidance through every step
From first conversation to closing day, here’s how we help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
- 01
Let's Talk
We start with a conversation about your goals, timeline, and what home means to you.
- 02
Understand Your Buying Power
Connect with a trusted lender to clarify your comfortable price range and options.
- 03
Search Homes
We focus the search around your priorities and share matches as they come to market.
- 04
Tour Properties
Visit homes efficiently, with candid feedback to help you compare and decide.
- 05
Make an Offer
We craft a considered, well-supported offer and negotiate on your behalf.
- 06
Inspections & Due Diligence
Review the home's condition and disclosures so you can move forward with confidence.
Selling
Your property should be seen at its best.
Strategic presentation, thoughtful marketing, and guidance designed to help you make informed decisions throughout your sale. Every home deserves more than a for-sale sign.
Professional Photography
Video & Virtual Tours
Property Staging Guidance
Social Media Marketing
Digital Advertising
Email Marketing
Single-Property Websites
Open Houses
Print Marketing
Buyer-Agent Outreach
MLS Exposure (where available)
Spotlight
$1,150,000
3990 Lakeview Court
West Bloomfield, MI 48323 · West Bloomfield
A gracious lakefront home on a quiet cul-de-sac, with wide water views from the main living spaces and a walk-out lower level built for entertaining.
- 5 bedrooms
- 4.5 bathrooms
- 5,100 square feet
Single-Family · Built 2004
View This PropertyIn Their Words
“From our first conversation to closing day, everything felt organized and calm. We always knew what was happening and what came next.”
Sample testimonials shown for demonstration.
Resources
Guides for every step
Practical, plain-language articles on buying, selling, and financing your home.
Buying6 min read
7 Things to Do Before You Start House Hunting
A little preparation makes the search far less stressful. Here's a practical checklist to work through before you tour your first home.
Buying5 min read
What Happens After Your Offer Is Accepted?
Getting to 'yes' is a milestone — but several important steps follow. Here's a general overview of what to expect.
Selling4 min read
How to Prepare Your Home for Listing Photos
Photos are where most buyers meet your home first. A little preparation goes a long way toward showing it at its best.
Let’s Begin
Your next move starts here.
Whether you’re searching for your next home, preparing to sell, or exploring an investment, let’s start with a conversation.