What does a Sold Score of 71 mean in Hays?

A Sold Score of **71/100** in Hays (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 0.68, inventory down +16.5% YoY, 59 median days on market, 28.2% 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: 71/100 (Good Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.68 · Inventory YoY: -16.5% · Median days on market: 59 · Sellers cutting price: 28.2% · Median listing price: $289,000 (+11.6% YoY)