What does a Sold Score of 82 mean in Albany-Schenectady-Troy?

A Sold Score of **82/100** in Albany-Schenectady-Troy (August 2026) puts the market in the **"Excellent Chance of Selling"** 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 1.15, inventory up +4.4% YoY, 52 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: 82/100 (Excellent Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 1.15 · Inventory YoY: +4.4% · Median days on market: 52 · Sellers cutting price: 35.8% · Median listing price: $425,000 (-4.5% YoY)