What does a Sold Score of 77 mean in Boston-Cambridge-Newton?

A Sold Score of **77/100** in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (May 2026) puts the market in the **"Good 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 1.05, inventory up +11.0% YoY, 25 median days on market, 33.0% of listings reducing price. Pending ratio carries 60% of the weight; inventory, days on market, and price reductions each contribute the remainder. — Live indicators (May 2026): Sold Score: 77/100 (Good Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 1.05 · Inventory YoY: +11.0% · Median days on market: 25 · Sellers cutting price: 33.0% · Median listing price: $825,000 (-3.5% YoY)