Is now a good time to sell in Salem?

Yes. Salem's Sold Score of 66/100 in September 2026 (Good Chance of Selling) means demand is outrunning supply enough that motivated sellers are getting deals done. Pending ratio is 0.55 — the higher this is, the faster contracts come in relative to standing inventory. Active inventory is up +11.6% year over year, expanding the pool you're competing in. Median days on market sit at 53. 47.8% of active listings have already reduced asking price. — Live indicators (September 2026): Sold Score: 66/100 (Good Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.55 · Inventory YoY: +11.6% · Median days on market: 53 · Sellers cutting price: 47.8% · Median listing price: $189,900 (+4.2% YoY)