What does a Sold Score of 34 mean in Athens-Clarke County?

A Sold Score of **34/100** in Athens-Clarke County (August 2026) puts the market in the **"Challenging Market Conditions"** 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 0.32, inventory up +31.2% YoY, 67 median days on market, 28.4% 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: 34/100 (Challenging Market Conditions) · Pending ratio: 0.32 · Inventory YoY: +31.2% · Median days on market: 67 · Sellers cutting price: 28.4% · Median listing price: $451,209 (-0.3% YoY)