The answer depends on how ready you are before you tour.
If you are thinking about moving in Mechanicville, NY, I would not wait to get clear on your limits. Homes sold in a typical 5 days last month, and the sold-to-list figure was 99.8%. That is a strong sign that preparation matters more than hesitation.
A 5-day sale pace is fast enough that you need to know what you want before you start looking seriously. I would not rely on extra time later, because the market does not appear to be offering much of it.
The near-parity between sold price and asking price tells me buyers were still paying close to list. That makes the quality of your decision more important than trying to outwait the market.
Be clear early. Keep your expectations tied to the most recent closings, and move when the home is right.
