I would compare it to recent closings before deciding whether to pursue it
If a home looks overpriced, the real question is whether the market is backing that number up. In Southeast Oklahoma City, OK, I would test every listing against recent closed pricing first, because the spread between asking and sold prices is still fairly tight.
A typical asking price for active homes was $282,445 last month, while the typical closed price was $269,900. Recent contracts also landed at 99.8% of asking. That tells me price discipline matters, but it also tells me strong homes are not seeing massive discounts. For someone moving on a deadline, that changes how I would react to a listing that feels high. In Southeast Oklahoma City, OK, I would not dismiss it immediately if the condition, location, or layout stands above the field, but I also would not treat the list price as automatically justified when supply is 2.9 months and buyers still have some ability to compare options. Compare the home to recent closings before you tour twice. Decide what features truly justify a stronger number. Keep your offer tied to value, not to listing presentation, so you stay in control of the decision in Southeast Oklahoma City, OK.
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