Sarasota Real Estate Market Reports - In an effort to keep both buyers and sellers informed about our local market, we publish this information as it is given to the public from our local Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee County.  Please find below the monthly reports complete with charts and statistics for the local Sarasota market.  Click onto the month in which you would like to see, the latest market report will always be the first report that you see below.

The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee Board of Realtors as published for the Realtor Members on December 19, 2024 for closed November 2024 Business. 

Year-End 2024 Real Estate Market Report

SARASOTA, Fla. (January 24, 2025) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has published its Year-End 2024 real estate market report, offering an in-depth analysis of key trends across both counties. Based on data from Florida REALTORS®, the report highlights a market transitioning toward balance following the significant disruptions of the pandemic years. Increased time on the market and higher inventory levels signal a normalization, similar to the pre-pandemic market of…

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee Board of Realtors as published for the Realtor Members on December 19, 2024 for closed November 2024 Business. 

November 2024 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

SARASOTA, Fla. (December 19, 2024) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its November 2024 real estate market report, detailing key trends across Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Based on data compiled by Florida Realtors®, the housing market in Manatee and Sarasota Counties shows a clear slowdown, with fewer sales, lower prices, and longer times to sell. There are more homes for sale, and buyers aren’t competing as much,…

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee Board of Realtors as published for the Realtor Members on November 21, 2024 for closed October 2024 Business. 

October 2024 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

SARASOTA, Fla. (November 21, 2024) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its October 2024 real estate market report, detailing key trends across Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Based on data compiled by Florida Realtors®, the housing market in Sarasota and Manatee counties showed clear signs of cooling in October 2024, with decreased sales activity, extended time to close transactions, and rising inventory across all…

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee Board of Realtors as published for the Realtor Members on August 22, 2024 for closed July 2024 Business. 

July 2024 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

SARASOTA, Fla. (August 22, 2024) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its monthly market report, highlighting real estate trends for July 2024. According to data compiled by Florida Realtors®, the real estate markets in Sarasota and Manatee counties have returned to conditions similar to those seen before the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting a market correction that brings us back to pre-pandemic norms.

Key Trends in…

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee Board of Realtors as published for the Realtor Members on April 18, 2024 for closed March 2024 Business. 

April 2024 Real Estate Market Report: Trends in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

SARASOTA, Fla. (May 22, 2024) – The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) today released its monthly market report detailing the real estate trends for April 2024. The data reveals a significant shift in the market dynamics of both counties, marked by rising inventory levels, extended time on the market, and varying price trends.

Key Trends in April 2024:

• Inventory Surge: The increase in active listings for both single-family homes and…

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee Board of Realtors as published for the Realtor Members on April 18, 2024 for closed March 2024 Business. 

The 2024 Real Estate Market in Sarasota and Manatee Counties: Trends and Predictions

SARASOTA, Fla. (April 18. 2024) – The real estate markets in Sarasota and Manatee counties have undergone significant changes throughout the first quarter of 2024, reflecting broader economic influences and evolving buyer and seller behaviors. This press release provides an overview of these changes, based on the latest data released by Florida Realtors®, and offers insights into the implications for the remainder of the year.

Key Trends in Q1:

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee Board of Realtors as published for the Realtor Members on March 21 for closed February 2024 Business. 

Increasing Inventory Signals New Opportunities in Sarasota and Manatee County Housing Markets

SARASOTA, Fla. (March 21. 2024) – The latest housing market data for February 2024 highlights significant shifts in inventory levels across Sarasota and Manatee Counties, indicating evolving dynamics for homebuyers and sellers in Southwest Florida.

Key Findings:
Single-family homes in Manatee County saw a 52.5 percent year-over-year increase in active listings, with inventory rising from 1,732 in February 2023 to 2,641 in February 2024. The…

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee Board of Realtors as published for the Realtor Members on February 22 for closed January 2024 Business. 

 Market Shifts and Buyer Leverage in the Sarasota and Manatee Housing Market

SARASOTA, Fla. (February 22. 2024) – The housing market in January 2024 mirrors the trends observed in the latter half of 2023, as per data released by Florida REALTORS® and analyzed by the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM). January saw a continued uptick in the months supply of inventory and a rise in median time to contract, indicating a gradual shift towards a more balanced market, favorable to buyers.

"As we witness sustained growth in…

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee Board of Realtors as published for the Realtor Members on November 21 for closed October 2023 Business. 

 Housing Inventory Climbs to Highest Point in 2023

SARASOTA, Fla. (November 21, 2023) – Housing inventory in both Sarasota County and Manatee County is on the rise, marking the highest number of listings reported this year in October. The latest data, sourced from Florida REALTORS® and compiled by the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), indicates an uptick in home sales and an influx of new listings added to the market.

Closed Sales

Combined sales for both property types in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton MSA…

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee Board of Realtors as published for the Realtor Members on October 19 for closed September 2023 Business. 

 September 2023 Home Sales Increase From Last Year's Hurricane

SARASOTA, Fla. (October 19, 2023) – Amidst the lingering impacts of Hurricane Ian's disruption to Florida's housing market last September, the latest data from Florida REALTORS® paints a contrasting picture for September 2023. While closed sales registered an unusually high year-over-year growth, median prices stayed relatively stable.

Closed Sales

In stark contrast to an irregular report caused by disruption from Hurricane Ian in September 2022, this September marked a…

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