A seller still has leverage here, but the wrong launch can waste it quickly
If you are asking whether you can sell well right now, I believe the answer is yes with the right setup. Monterey Park, CA had 2.5 months of supply last month and recent closings were landing at 99.7% of asking, which gives a seller leverage if the home enters the market correctly.
I would still keep the price conversation grounded. The typical asking price for active homes last month was $877,500, while the typical closed price was $792,500, so Monterey Park, CA is not a market where a seller should assume the active range automatically translates into a closing number.
The pace backs that up. A typical sale took 25 days last month, while the newest listings over the last three months moved in a typical 2 days, so the first impression is still carrying real weight and delayed corrections can cost momentum.
Complete the prep and settle the pricing strategy before launch day. Watch the first wave of showing activity closely and respond quickly if the market pushes back. In Monterey Park, CA, I would also line up your next housing step now so a strong offer does not catch you unprepared.
