Is now a good time to sell in Rochester?

Probably not, unless you need to move. The Sold Score for Rochester is 37/100 in August 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 0.33 — the higher this is, the faster contracts come in relative to standing inventory. Active inventory is up +52.7% year over year, expanding the pool you're competing in. Median days on market sit at 56. 32.8% of active listings have already reduced asking price. — Live indicators (August 2026): Sold Score: 37/100 (Challenging Market Conditions) · Pending ratio: 0.33 · Inventory YoY: +52.7% · Median days on market: 56 · Sellers cutting price: 32.8% · Median listing price: $389,900 (-10.0% YoY)