What does a Sold Score of 73 mean in Madison?

A Sold Score of **73/100** in Madison (August 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 0.77, inventory up +10.3% YoY, 51 median days on market, 40.5% of listings reducing price. Pending ratio carries 60% of the weight; inventory, days on market, and price reductions each contribute the remainder. — Live indicators (August 2026): Sold Score: 73/100 (Good Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.77 · Inventory YoY: +10.3% · Median days on market: 51 · Sellers cutting price: 40.5% · Median listing price: $471,323 (-1.8% YoY)