Are buyers active in Columbus?

Buyer demand in Columbus is **cautious** as of May 2026. The pending ratio is 0.12 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 59 days to go under contract. Active inventory is +21.7% year over year, giving buyers more choice and slower-paced decisions. Sellers are responding: 37.7% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Columbus is 13/100 (Difficult Selling Environment). — Live indicators (May 2026): Sold Score: 13/100 (Difficult Selling Environment) · Pending ratio: 0.12 · Inventory YoY: +21.7% · Median days on market: 59 · Sellers cutting price: 37.7% · Median listing price: $289,900 (+24.9% YoY)