I would let the recent sale timeline shape your plan before you commit to the next home.
If you are deciding when to make a move that reduces space or maintenance, timing matters just as much as price. I would begin with the likely sale window, because a typical home in San Marino Unified School District, CA took 52 days to close over the previous month.
That gives us a practical starting point. In San Marino Unified School District, CA, the typical closed price was $3,300,000 over the previous month, active homes were priced at a typical $3,490,000, and recent offers landed at 95.6% of asking. Supply was 2 months, which still supports sellers.
For homeowners trying to line up one sale and one purchase, that is enough to build a plan around. I would not assume a one-week outcome, and I would not assume you need to slash price to create movement. The better approach is to combine a realistic timeline with a realistic price expectation, then let those two decisions guide everything else.
Map out your move in sequence, not all at once. Use the 52-day typical sale pace to set deadlines for packing, touring, and financing. Base your budget on recent closed numbers rather than current asking prices. Decide now what features matter most in the next home so your search stays focused.
