I would not confuse a seller-friendly market with permission to overprice.
If you are preparing to sell and debating how high to start, I would keep one rule in mind right away. In Irvine, CA, recent market conditions still favored sellers, but buyers were paying about 98.1% of asking over the previous month, which is strong without being careless.
The typical asking price for active homes recently was $1,798,000, while the typical sold price over the previous month was $1,597,500. A typical sale took 26 days. To me, that says a smart seller should aim for credibility first, not just ambition.
That difference between asking and closing matters because it shapes negotiation. I would not read seller-friendly conditions as a guarantee that every high list price will get rescued by the market. In Irvine, CA, supply stood at 2.93 months, so there is still support for strong pricing, but the best leverage usually comes when the first group of buyers sees clear value and acts fast.
Set your price with room for confidence, not fantasy. Tighten the home's presentation before launch. Decide now whether you want to prioritize top price, fastest timeline, or lowest hassle, because that choice should shape the whole listing strategy.
