What does a Sold Score of 62 mean in Des Moines-West Des Moines?

A Sold Score of **62/100** in Des Moines-West Des Moines (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 0.71, inventory up +3.3% YoY, 53 median days on market, 41.1% 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: 62/100 (Good Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.71 · Inventory YoY: +3.3% · Median days on market: 53 · Sellers cutting price: 41.1% · Median listing price: $349,900 (-2.5% YoY)