What does a Sold Score of 59 mean in Raleigh-Cary?

A Sold Score of **59/100** in Raleigh-Cary (August 2026) puts the market in the **"Fair 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 0.50, inventory up +6.2% YoY, 59 median days on market, 45.1% 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: 59/100 (Fair Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.50 · Inventory YoY: +6.2% · Median days on market: 59 · Sellers cutting price: 45.1% · Median listing price: $450,000 (-1.1% YoY)