Pending activity can help you price closer to where decisions are actually happening.
If you are struggling to choose between listing high or listing smart, I would look hard at where homes are actually being accepted. In Amityville, NY, pending homes recently centered at $609,499.
Recent pending homes in Amityville, NY were centered at $609,499 over the previous 30 days, compared with $649,999 for active homes. That gap matters because it shows where live buyer commitment may be forming more clearly than the broad pool of homes still sitting on the market.
I would use that number as a reality check, not a rule. The market is still tight overall at 2.2 months of supply, but sellers who want clean momentum should respect where buyers are choosing to move rather than only where sellers are starting.
Review your home's position against current active competition and recent pending prices. Enter the market with a price that invites action, not just attention. Be ready to defend that price with condition and presentation.
