What does a Sold Score of 20 mean in Aberdeen?

A Sold Score of **20/100** in Aberdeen (August 2026) puts the market in the **"Difficult Selling Environment"** band. The bands work like this: - **80–100** Excellent Chance of Selling — strong demand, tight inventory - **60–79** Good Chance of Selling — balanced, leaning seller - **40–59** Fair Chance of Selling — balanced, pricing matters - **30–39** Challenging Market Conditions — buyers have leverage - **0–29** Difficult Selling Environment — listings sit, price cuts are common The current score is driven by pending ratio of 0.18, inventory up +11.7% YoY, 78 median days on market, 35.8% of listings reducing price. Pending ratio carries 60% of the weight; inventory, days on market, and price reductions each contribute the remainder. — Live indicators (August 2026): Sold Score: 20/100 (Difficult Selling Environment) · Pending ratio: 0.18 · Inventory YoY: +11.7% · Median days on market: 78 · Sellers cutting price: 35.8% · Median listing price: $399,900 (-1.3% YoY)