What does a Sold Score of 58 mean in Des Moines-West Des Moines?

A Sold Score of **58/100** in Des Moines-West Des Moines (July 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 0.53, inventory up +8.2% YoY, 59 median days on market, 41.8% 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: 58/100 (Fair Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.53 · Inventory YoY: +8.2% · Median days on market: 59 · Sellers cutting price: 41.8% · Median listing price: $349,950 (-0.0% YoY)