What does a Sold Score of 87 mean in Marshalltown?

A Sold Score of **87/100** in Marshalltown (May 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 1.21, inventory down +23.2% YoY, 50 median days on market, 31.7% 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: 87/100 (Excellent Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 1.21 · Inventory YoY: -23.2% · Median days on market: 50 · Sellers cutting price: 31.7% · Median listing price: $179,900 (-10.0% YoY)