Sarasota & Manatee Market in a Minute 

(May 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.

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: April 2026 vs March 2026

Trending Toward a Seller’s Market:

• Average Price 📈 7.2% (3 straight)
• Average DOM 📉 6.9% (5 straight)
• New Listings 📉 6.2%
• Available Homes 📉 2.8% (2 straight)
• Median DOM 📉 2.0%

Trending Toward a Buyer’s Market:

• New Contracts 📉 6.9%
• Closed Sales 📉 2.2%
• Median Price 📉 1.2%
• SP:LP Ratio 📉 0.3%

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

Trending Toward a Seller’s Market:

• New Contracts 📈 19.1%
• Average Price 📈 14.0%
• Closed Sales 📈 6.3%
• Median Price 📈 1.5%
• SP:LP Ratio 📈 0.8%
• New Listings 📉 11.8%
• Median DOM 📉 5.8%

Trending Toward a Buyer’s Market:

• Average DOM 📈 2.5%

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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