What does a Sold Score of 59 mean in Birmingham?

A Sold Score of **59/100** in Birmingham (August 2026) puts the market in the **"Fair 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 0.49, inventory up +9.9% YoY, 59 median days on market, 35.0% 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: 59/100 (Fair Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.49 · Inventory YoY: +9.9% · Median days on market: 59 · Sellers cutting price: 35.0% · Median listing price: $299,850 (-0.0% YoY)