I would use recent closing patterns to decide how firm or flexible your offer should be.
If you are trying to tell whether sellers still have the upper hand, I would look at what buyers are actually paying. In Banning, CA, recent accepted offers averaged 98.9% of asking, which tells me price pressure exists, but it is not unlimited.
That number matters more when I place it next to the rest of the market picture in Banning, CA. Supply stood at 3.8 months, a typical sale took 35 days, and the typical closed price was $400,000. My takeaway is that buyers still need a serious plan, but not a reckless one. When offers are landing just under asking, I see room for negotiation discipline without pretending every listing is soft. Some homes will still command stronger terms. The important move is matching your offer strength to the property's actual position instead of reacting to the seller's initial number alone. Study how the asking price compares with recent closings. Move decisively when a home is priced close to the market. Hold your line when the pricing already stretches beyond what recent sales support.
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