You can ask for more than average, but the recent closing pattern still decides what gets accepted.
If you are hoping to test the top end of the market, I would be careful not to confuse opportunity with permission. In Mountain's Edge, NV, recent offers landed about 98.8% of asking last month, which supports confidence, but it does not support careless pricing.
The market is still giving sellers leverage, just not unlimited leverage. Last month in Mountain's Edge, NV, recent offers landed about 98.8% of asking, the typical closed price was $485,000, and the typical active asking price was $549,997.
My take is simple. You can price with confidence, but you still need proof behind the number. Buyers are closing near ask overall, yet the spread between active asking levels and recent closing levels tells me not every seller is getting the number they started with.
Lead with evidence, not emotion. If you are selling, use the 98.8% closing pattern to stay realistic about negotiations. Pressure-test your number against the $485,000 typical close and the current active competition. If your home deserves a premium, make sure the condition, presentation, and positioning justify it from day one.
