thanks for the replies. it’s a moot point now, the house with a pool has accepted an offer. our agent said it was at list (can the sellers agent even disclose that info, though I wouldn’t be surprised if our agent was just throwing that out there), I don’t see how it’s going to appraise if that’s the case. asked us if we want to be backup and we passed.

based on my desktop appraisal price based on recent comps put it at 660 with list at 700, are homes jumping in price that fast (comps all closed this month) or are buyers kicking in the difference, or sellers lowering? maybe 40k isn’t that much to some people?! should add that we’re also look in north Orange County (fullerton, brea).