Are buyers active in Washington?

Buyer demand in Washington is **cautious** as of August 2026. The pending ratio is 0.28 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 86 days to go under contract. Inventory is -9.8% year over year — fewer choices means buyers who do show up have to move quickly. Sellers are responding: 34.5% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Washington is 39/100 (Challenging Market Conditions). — Live indicators (August 2026): Sold Score: 39/100 (Challenging Market Conditions) · Pending ratio: 0.28 · Inventory YoY: -9.8% · Median days on market: 86 · Sellers cutting price: 34.5% · Median listing price: $375,000 (-6.5% YoY)