Recent pricing suggests offers still need to be grounded and well judged.
If you are asking how assertive your offer should be in Chino, CA, I would not start with a discount mindset. My early answer is simple write from evidence, because recent offers reached 98.9% of asking and the typical closed price last month was $768,000.
That does not mean every home deserves a premium. It means the better homes in Chino, CA are still commanding serious attention. Supply stood at 2 months over the previous 30 days, and a typical sale took 42 days. The homes that fit the market are still being defended by sellers.
I would use the gap between asking and closing to judge whether a listing has room or whether it is already in line with the market. Last month, the typical asking price was $752,342 while the typical closing price was $768,000. That tells me buyers need to be strategic, not timid, especially when a property is cleanly positioned.
Review the asking price against the recent closing benchmark before you write. Decide in advance where you will stay firm and where you will not. Protect your ceiling. If you may list your current home in Chino, CA afterward, I would coordinate that step now so your leverage stays intact.
