What does a Sold Score of 81 mean in Fort Wayne?

A Sold Score of **81/100** in Fort Wayne (September 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 0.73, inventory down +9.3% YoY, 40 median days on market, 54.3% of listings reducing price. Pending ratio carries 60% of the weight; inventory, days on market, and price reductions each contribute the remainder. — Live indicators (September 2026): Sold Score: 81/100 (Excellent Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.73 · Inventory YoY: -9.3% · Median days on market: 40 · Sellers cutting price: 54.3% · Median listing price: $309,450 (+1.7% YoY)