Is now a good time to sell in Austin?

Probably not, unless you need to move. The Sold Score for Austin is 39/100 in May 2026 (Challenging Market Conditions) — homes still close, but you'll likely accept a longer timeline or a lower price than a year ago. Pending ratio is 0.36 — the higher this is, the faster contracts come in relative to standing inventory. Active inventory is down +4.4% year over year, tightening the pool you're competing in. Median days on market sit at 56. 44.7% of active listings have already reduced asking price. — Live indicators (May 2026): Sold Score: 39/100 (Challenging Market Conditions) · Pending ratio: 0.36 · Inventory YoY: -4.4% · Median days on market: 56 · Sellers cutting price: 44.7% · Median listing price: $473,500 (-9.8% YoY)