Is now a good time to sell in Effingham?

Probably not, unless you need to move. The Sold Score for Effingham is 22/100 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 0.27 — the higher this is, the faster contracts come in relative to standing inventory. Active inventory is up +27.3% year over year, expanding the pool you're competing in. Median days on market sit at 46. 42.9% of active listings have already reduced asking price. — Live indicators (May 2026): Sold Score: 22/100 (Difficult Selling Environment) · Pending ratio: 0.27 · Inventory YoY: +27.3% · Median days on market: 46 · Sellers cutting price: 42.9% · Median listing price: $288,425 (+15.3% YoY)