What does a Sold Score of 36 mean in Hereford?

A Sold Score of **36/100** in Hereford (September 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 0.24, inventory down +24.4% YoY, 116 median days on market, 13.6% 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: 36/100 (Challenging Market Conditions) · Pending ratio: 0.24 · Inventory YoY: -24.4% · Median days on market: 116 · Sellers cutting price: 13.6% · Median listing price: $233,750 (-2.6% YoY)