What does a Sold Score of 90 mean in Ottawa?

A Sold Score of **90/100** in Ottawa (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 1.02, inventory down +29.7% YoY, 33 median days on market, 26.7% 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: 90/100 (Excellent Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 1.02 · Inventory YoY: -29.7% · Median days on market: 33 · Sellers cutting price: 26.7% · Median listing price: $302,475 (+16.3% YoY)