The smartest starting number comes from recent closings, not optimism alone
Choosing a list price in Liberty, MO is where most home sales are won or lost before the first showing ever happens. My advice is to anchor to recent closings first, because a typical sold price was $362,495 over the previous 30 days even though active homes were typically listed at $439,990.
If your question is whether the market will forgive an ambitious price, I would be careful. Liberty, MO still carried just 2.33 months of supply recently and remained in seller's market territory, but the typical sale timeline stretched to 76 days.
That tells me buyers are present, yet still selective. Strong conditions can support a well-positioned listing, but they do not erase the penalty that comes with entering too high and forcing later reductions.
Start with the most comparable recent sales, not the highest active listing you can find. Tighten up the home before launch so buyers do not discount your price for obvious work. Be prepared to react early if activity lags. In Liberty, MO, I would protect momentum more than pride.
