Is now a good time to sell in Columbus?

Probably not, unless you need to move. The Sold Score for Columbus is 13/100 in May 2026 (Difficult Selling Environment) — homes still close, but you'll likely accept a longer timeline or a lower price than a year ago. Pending ratio is 0.12 — the higher this is, the faster contracts come in relative to standing inventory. Active inventory is up +21.7% year over year, expanding the pool you're competing in. Median days on market sit at 59. 37.7% of active listings have already reduced asking price. — 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)