Sarasota & Manatee Market in a Minute 

(March 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: February 2026 vs January 2026

Trending Toward a Seller’s Market:

• Median DOM 📉 57.4%
• Closed Sales 📈 35.6%
• Average DOM 📉 23.9%
• New Contracts 📈 14.1%
• Median Price 📈 1.7%
• Average Price 📈 1.4%
• SP:LP Ratio 📈 0.2%

Trending Toward a Buyer’s Market:

• New Listings 📈 13.1%
• Available Homes 📈 11.4%

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

Trending Toward a Seller’s Market:

• Median DOM 📉 4.8%
• New Contracts 📈 3.3%

Trending Toward a Buyer’s Market:

• Available Homes 📈 6.1%
• New Listings 📈 4.4%
• Average Price 📉 2.2%
• Median Price 📉 1.7%
• Closed Sales 📉 0.9%
• SP:LP Ratio 📉 0.2%

Neutral:

•  Average DOM 0.0%

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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