What does a Sold Score of 85 mean in Chicago?

A Sold Score of **85/100** in Chicago (July 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 0.87, inventory down +7.0% YoY, 35 median days on market, 36.0% of listings reducing price. Pending ratio carries 60% of the weight; inventory, days on market, and price reductions each contribute the remainder. — Live indicators (July 2026): Sold Score: 85/100 (Excellent Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.87 · Inventory YoY: -7.0% · Median days on market: 35 · Sellers cutting price: 36.0% · Median listing price: $392,500 (+4.1% YoY)