I would answer yes, but only if the recent numbers can support the position.
If you are asking whether you can list boldly right now, I would say yes with a condition. In Irvine, CA, the market still favored sellers with 2.93 months of supply over the previous month, but bold pricing still has to line up with how buyers are actually responding.
Recent buyers in Irvine, CA were closing at about 98.1% of asking, and a typical sale took 26 days. The typical sold price was $1,597,500, while active homes showed a typical asking price of $1,798,000. That is enough support for confidence, not enough support for carelessness.
The reason I stress that is simple. A strong market gives you room to lead, but it does not guarantee forgiveness if you overshoot. I would rather see a seller price with conviction and proof than swing for a number that depends on hope. That is how you protect both time and negotiating strength.
Choose a number you can justify the first day buyers compare the home. Tighten presentation before launch. Decide what matters most to you in an offer so you can negotiate from a clear position.
