Is now a good time to sell in New Orleans-Metairie?

Probably not, unless you need to move. The Sold Score for New Orleans-Metairie is 32/100 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 0.22 — the higher this is, the faster contracts come in relative to standing inventory. Active inventory is up +0.5% year over year, expanding the pool you're competing in. Median days on market sit at 80. 27.5% of active listings have already reduced asking price. — Live indicators (September 2026): Sold Score: 32/100 (Challenging Market Conditions) · Pending ratio: 0.22 · Inventory YoY: +0.5% · Median days on market: 80 · Sellers cutting price: 27.5% · Median listing price: $287,000 (-8.8% YoY)