What does a Sold Score of 85 mean in Reading?

A Sold Score of **85/100** in Reading (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 1.51, inventory up +9.6% YoY, 24 median days on market, 27.9% 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: 85/100 (Excellent Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 1.51 · Inventory YoY: +9.6% · Median days on market: 24 · Sellers cutting price: 27.9% · Median listing price: $354,900 (+2.9% YoY)