Is now a good time to sell in Cookeville?

Probably not, unless you need to move. The Sold Score for Cookeville is 37/100 in September 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 0.30 — the higher this is, the faster contracts come in relative to standing inventory. Active inventory is up +1.5% year over year, expanding the pool you're competing in. Median days on market sit at 68. 43.1% of active listings have already reduced asking price. — Live indicators (September 2026): Sold Score: 37/100 (Challenging Market Conditions) · Pending ratio: 0.30 · Inventory YoY: +1.5% · Median days on market: 68 · Sellers cutting price: 43.1% · Median listing price: $386,900 (+1.8% YoY)