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Ishma D Best

Ishma D Best
Real Estate Agent (Prin Associate Broker)
Detroit MI

Prin Associate Broker (MI: 6502415703)

11 years experience

REALTOR® 9 Active Listings Serves Wayne County, MI
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Contact Information

Brokerage
Prep Realty
Office Address
4741 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI  48201
(Wayne County)
Office Phone
313-855-7737
Office Fax
313-557-6214
Mobile
313-355-3004
Email
ishm*@********.com

Service Areas

Detroit: MI

About Ishma Best

Prep Realty is dedicated to equipping clients with the knowledge and confidence to navigate their real estate journeys. Whether you are purchasing your first home or are a seasoned buyer, our team is committed to providing exceptional support tailored to help you discover the ideal property that meets both your personal and investment needs.

Wayne County, MI Real Estate Market Analysis (Single Family Homes)

$207,563
Avg. Listing Price
From Ishma's portfolio
3.2 / 1.8
Avg. Beds/Baths
Typical property size
1,464 sf
Avg. Square Footage
Interior living space
6412
Active Listings
Current inventory

Wayne County, Michigan stands as the state's most populous county and a cornerstone of the Great Lakes region's real estate landscape, anchored by Detroit's ongoing urban renaissance and surrounded by diverse suburban communities that each tell their own market story. With 10,806 actively licensed real estate agents serving this expansive market, the county represents one of the most agent-dense markets in the Midwest, reflecting both the complexity of its varied submarkets and the significant transaction volume across urban, suburban, and transitional neighborhoods.

What makes Wayne County particularly fascinating is how dramatically property values and market dynamics can shift within just a few miles, from Detroit's rapidly appreciating downtown and midtown districts to the stable suburban enclaves of Livonia and Plymouth, creating unique opportunities for investors, homebuyers, and real estate professionals who understand these nuanced local patterns. The county's 10,806 agents with email connectivity demonstrate a tech-forward professional community that's essential for navigating everything from luxury waterfront properties in Grosse Pointe to emerging investment opportunities in Detroit's recovering neighborhoods.

Major Wayne County, Michigan Real Estate Markets

Detroit dominates Wayne County's real estate narrative, but the story extends far beyond the Motor City's boundaries into thriving suburban markets like Dearborn, known for its strong community identity and stable home values, and westward to Canton and Plymouth, where family-friendly subdivisions and excellent school districts drive consistent demand. The Downriver communities, including Lincoln Park and Wyandotte, offer some of the region's most affordable entry points for first-time homebuyers, while Grosse Pointe and its surrounding areas maintain their status as premier luxury markets with historic homes and lakefront properties.

The geographic diversity creates distinct market segments that rarely move in unison—while Detroit's urban core experiences rapid gentrification and new construction, established suburbs like Livonia and Westland maintain steady appreciation patterns, and communities like Inkster and River Rouge present emerging opportunities for investors willing to bet on long-term neighborhood revitalization efforts.

Market Dynamics and Geographic Complexity

Wayne County's real estate market operates more like a collection of interconnected micro-markets than a single unified system, with inventory levels, price points, and buyer demographics varying dramatically between neighborhoods that share the same zip code. This complexity stems from the county's industrial heritage, diverse population centers, and the ongoing economic transformation that has created pockets of rapid growth alongside areas still recovering from decades of economic challenges.

The seasonal patterns here differ markedly from typical Midwest markets, with Detroit's urban renaissance creating year-round activity in certain districts while traditional suburban markets follow more predictable spring and summer peaks, making timing and local expertise crucial factors for successful transactions across the county's 43 municipalities.

Why Businesses Need Wayne County, Michigan Agent Contact Data

Service providers, from mortgage lenders to home improvement contractors, find Wayne County's 10,806 licensed agents represent an invaluable network for reaching active homebuyers and sellers across dozens of distinct market segments that require different approaches and expertise. The email accessibility of all active agents creates unprecedented opportunities for targeted marketing campaigns that can be customized for urban renewal specialists, suburban family market experts, or luxury property professionals.

Real estate technology companies, financial services, and property-related businesses recognize that Wayne County's agent density and digital connectivity make it an ideal testing ground for new products and services, while the market's diversity provides insights that translate effectively to other complex metropolitan real estate environments across the Midwest and beyond.

Current Property Listings

As of 2/7/2026, Ishma Best has 9 properties for sale in Detroit and surrounding areas.

$179,900

Listed 2024-05-29

17135 Strathmoor St
Detroit, MI  48235

Beds: 3.0
Baths: 1.5
Sq Ft: 1,395
Lot: 4,792 sf
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$159,900

Listed 2024-04-26

5564 Bishop St
Detroit, MI  48224

Beds: 3.0
Baths: 1.5
Sq Ft: 1,107
Lot: 4,356 sf
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$139,900

Listed 2024-05-27

3346 Meade St
Detroit, MI  48212

Beds: 3.0
Baths: 1.0
Sq Ft: 1,260
Lot: 3,049 sf
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$267,000

Listed 2025-05-16

1199 Atkinson St
Detroit, MI  48202

Beds: 5.0
Baths: 2.5
Sq Ft: 3,060
Lot: 5,227 sf
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$160,000

Listed 2025-09-03

89 Burlingame St
Detroit, MI  48202

Beds: 5.0
Baths: 4.5
Sq Ft: 3,682
Lot: 6,098 sf
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$345,000

Listed 2025-12-02

1665 Atkinson St
Detroit, MI  48206

Beds: 4.0
Baths: 2.0
Sq Ft:
Lot: 5,227 sf
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$509,000

Listed 2025-11-12

1531 W Warren Ave
Detroit, MI  48208

Beds: 4.0
Baths: 4.5
Sq Ft:
Lot: 7,405 sf
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$249,000

Listed 2026-01-14

918 Virginia Park St
Detroit, MI  48202

Beds: 5.0
Baths: 3.5
Sq Ft: 2,747
Lot: 8,712 sf
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$129,000

Listed 2025-10-10

5511 Devonshire Rd
Detroit, MI  48224

Beds: 3.0
Baths: 1.5
Sq Ft: 1,596
Lot: 4,792 sf
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Current Property Rentals

As of 2/7/2026, Ishma Best has the following rental properties available in Detroit and surrounding areas.

$1,695

Listed 2026-01-13

349 Westminster St
Detroit, MI  48202

Beds: 3.0
Baths: 1.5
Sq Ft: 2,166
Lot: 3,920 sf
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