Is now a good time to sell in Salem?

Yes. Salem's Sold Score of 75/100 in August 2026 (Good Chance of Selling) means demand is outrunning supply enough that motivated sellers are getting deals done. Pending ratio is 0.70 — 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 51. 43.8% of active listings have already reduced asking price. — Live indicators (August 2026): Sold Score: 75/100 (Good Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.70 · Inventory YoY: +0.5% · Median days on market: 51 · Sellers cutting price: 43.8% · Median listing price: $189,900 (+2.1% YoY)