Is now a good time to sell in Chicago?

Yes. Chicago's Sold Score of 85/100 in July 2026 (Excellent Chance of Selling) means demand is outrunning supply enough that motivated sellers are getting deals done. Pending ratio is 0.87 — the higher this is, the faster contracts come in relative to standing inventory. Active inventory is down +7.0% year over year, tightening the pool you're competing in. Median days on market sit at 35. 36.0% of active listings have already reduced asking price. — Live indicators (July 2026): Sold Score: 85/100 (Excellent Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.87 · Inventory YoY: -7.0% · Median days on market: 35 · Sellers cutting price: 36.0% · Median listing price: $392,500 (+4.1% YoY)