What does a Sold Score of 88 mean in Waterbury-Shelton?

A Sold Score of **88/100** in Waterbury-Shelton (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 1.31, inventory up +2.1% YoY, 27 median days on market, 25.7% 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: 88/100 (Excellent Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 1.31 · Inventory YoY: +2.1% · Median days on market: 27 · Sellers cutting price: 25.7% · Median listing price: $414,975 (-2.3% YoY)