Match the local buyer behavior instead of chasing an aspirational number.
If you're debating how aggressive to be with your list price, here's the guiding rule price for a clean win, not a long fight. Recently in Oakdale, NY, homes sold around 100.81% of asking, and a typical closed price was $739,500.
Here is the constraint I plan around based on the previous 30 days a typical sold home in Oakdale, NY closed at $739,500, and buyers paid about 100.81% of asking on average. The most recently reported closed market also showed 1.59 months of supply. That matters because those numbers shape what buyers will tolerate when a listing is even slightly overpriced. Some metrics were not reported for this period. Still, 1.59 months of supply and buyers paying around asking tells me this is not the moment to "test" a high number and hope the market negotiates you down gently the outcome you want is momentum that converts to a signed contract on your terms. Anchor your list price to the pricing behavior buyers are actually rewarding, not to the highest active listing you can find. Build your launch plan for urgency tight initial showing availability and a clean presentation so you can capture the strongest demand early. If the goal is maximum net, I recommend you set expectations around offers landing near asking and negotiate from strength on terms, not by starting far above the market and inviting discounts later.
About Anthony Robinson
Anthony Robinson is a licensed Real Estate Professional affiliated with RE/MAX Team, specializing in the Oakdale market. With a focus on strategic marketing and deep local knowledge, Anthony Robinson provides clients with expert guidance in navigating complex real estate transactions. View full profile →