Sarasota & Manatee Market in a Minute 

(April 2026)

Planning to sell your home in the Sarasota & Manatee counties? Staying informed about the latest market trends is essential for a successful sale. 

Key Insights into the Real Estate Market:

  • Average Sales Price: Discover the current average sales prices to strategically price your home.
  • Number of Homes Sold: Understand the transaction volume and its implications for your selling plans.
  • Days on Market: Learn how quickly homes are moving to optimize your listing timing.

Our detailed market report provides all the essential information you need about local real estate trends. For a tailored analysis of your specific area, feel free to reach out to us.

 

3205

New Listings

10877

Active Listings

2759

Under Contract

2458

Closed Sales

$601,141

Average Sold Price

96.74%

Sale-to-List Price Ratio

87

Average Days on Market

50

Median Days on Market

What does this mean for you?

In real estate, timing is everything. That’s why we analyze 9 key metrics every month to determine whether the market is shifting toward a seller’s market or a buyer’s market. This approach helps us—and you—decide whether it’s the right time to buy, sell, or stay put, depending on your goals.

Stay informed and make confident decisions with our Market in a Minute updates below:


📅 Month-over-Month: March 2026 vs February 2026

Trending Toward a Seller’s Market:

  • Closed Sales 📈 39.5% (2 straight)
  • New Contracts 📈 11.1% (3 straight)
  • Median Price 📈 3.4% (2 straight)
  • Available Homes 📉 2.6%
  • Average DOM 📉 1.1% (4 straight)
  • Average Price 📈 0.4% (2 straight)
  • SP:LP Ratio 📈 0.2% (2 straight)

Trending Toward a Buyer’s Market:

  • Median DOM 📈 6.4%
  • New Listings 📈 4.9%


📅 Year-over-Year: March 2026 vs March 2025

Trending Toward a Seller’s Market:

  • New Contracts 📈 16.0%
  • New Listings 📉 14.7%
  • Closed Sales 📈 11.0%

Trending Toward a Buyer’s Market:

  • Average DOM 📈 17.6%
  • Median DOM 📈 8.7%
  • Average Price 📉 1.3%
  • Median Price 📉 1.2%
  • SP:LP Ratio 📉 0.5%


What Does This Mean for You?

These are macro comparisons for the city, but many micro markets have dramatically different trends. Want to know what’s happening in your neighborhood?



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