What does a Sold Score of 30 mean in Cleveland?

A Sold Score of **30/100** in Cleveland (July 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 0.35, inventory up +41.4% YoY, 64 median days on market, 42.3% 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: 30/100 (Challenging Market Conditions) · Pending ratio: 0.35 · Inventory YoY: +41.4% · Median days on market: 64 · Sellers cutting price: 42.3% · Median listing price: $387,200 (-0.1% YoY)