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 as published for their Realtor Membership on February 19, 2021 for closed January 2021business.

Sarasota and Manatee Housing Market Stays Hot in January

SARASOTA, Fla. (February 19, 2021) – Sarasota and Manatee’s housing market in January showed more closed sales, more new pending sales, and higher median prices compared to a year ago. According to data from Florida REALTORS® and compiled by the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), closed sales increased year-over-year by 23.6 percent across the two-county market.

“Our sales tend to be strong through fall and winter, but what we're seeing right now is unprecedented. There…

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on January 22, 2021 for closed December 2020 business.

 Sarasota and Manatee's Housing Market Breaks Record in 2020, Despite Pandemic

 SARASOTA, Fla. (February 11, 2021) – Despite the many challenges faced in 2020, the Sarasota and Manatee real estate market exceeded expectations and shattered records for sales at year end. According to data from Florida REALTORS® and compiled by the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), home sales surpassed 2019’s totals with 10.4 percent more single-family sales and 15.1 percent more condo sales. The busy year of sales was met with shrinking…

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on January 22, 2021 for closed December 2020 business.

Single Family Homes 'Fly off the Market' in Sarasota and Manatee

SARASOTA, Fla. (January 22, 2021) –In December of 2020, more homes closed and at a faster pace than the same month in 2019. According to data from Florida REALTORS® and compiled by the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM), single-family home sales increased year over-year by 40.2 percent across the two-county market. December 2020 closed the year with an increase in closed sales and median prices along with lower inventory levels, causing properties to spend less time…

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on December 22, 2020 for closed November 2020 business.

Another Strong Month of Sarasota and Manatee Homes Sales in November 2020

SARASOTA, Fla. (November 19, 2020) – As 2020 winds down, home sales in Sarasota and Manatee continue to show year-over-year growth. In November 2020, the housing market reported another rise in closed sales, cash sales, and median prices. According to data compiled by Florida Realtors® and provided by the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, the supply of inventory continues to be the ongoing challenge in today’s market.

“As we reflect on 2020, the pandemic has…

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on November 19, 2020 for closed October 2020 business.

October Reports Another Fast-Paced Month for Sarasota and Manatee Housing Market

SARASOTA, Fla. (November 19, 2020) – Home sales continue to soar in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Following the same trends seen in previous months, October 2020 reports a rise in closed sales, an increase in median prices and shrinking inventory. According to data compiled by Florida Realtors® and provided by the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, single-family homes are going under contract in fewer days than the previous year, resulting in a fast-paced…

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on October 22, 2020 for closed September 2020 business.

 

More Sales Reported in First Nine Months of 2020 than in 2019

SARASOTA, Fla. (October 22, 2020) – Despite a global pandemic, the housing market in Sarasota and Manatee is staying strong. The residential market data for September reports that more homes were sold in the first nine months of 2020 than in the first nine months of 2019, according to Florida Realtors®. The September market continues the trend from the previous month: a rise in sales, higher prices and fewer available listings than the same month last year.

“The September numbers…

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on September 22, 2020 for closed August 2020 business.

 

August Reports Record High Single-Family Home Prices in Sarasota and Manatee

SARASOTA, Fla. (September 22, 2020) – The residential housing market in August of 2020 reports another month of increased home sales and new listings amid declining inventory.  According to reports compiled by Florida Realtors® and provided by the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, the median prices for single-family homes reached a record-high in both counties. The current market conditions favor the seller with homes selling at a quicker pace in August 2020…

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on August 21, 2020 for closed July 2020 business.

 

Now is the Time to Sell:
Increased Sales and Buyer Demand in Sarasota and Manatee

SARASOTA, Fla. (August 21, 2020) – The Sarasota and Manatee housing market reports renewed demand with a rise in sales, new listings, pending sales, and pending inventory in July of 2020. According to the reports compiled by Florida Realtors® and provided by the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, closed sales in July increased by 24.1 percent from the same month last year. The market continues to favor the seller with a rise in demand and a decrease in…

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on July 22, 2020 for closed June 2020 business.

 

Pending Sales Rise Amid Declining Inventory in June

SARASOTA, Fla. (July 22, 2020) – The residential housing market in Sarasota and Manatee is showing signs of recovery with a rebound of pending sales and new listings reported in June 2020. According to the reports compiled by Florida Realtors® and provided by the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, closed sales increased year-over-year in Manatee County but decreased in Sarasota County. Inventory, on the other hand, continues to decline among rising prices.

Closed Sales

Manatee County closed…

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The following report, information and statistics are from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee as published for their Realtor Membership on June 22, 2020 for closed May 2020 business.

Housing Market Begins Bounce Back in May, But Still Down from Last Year

SARASOTA, Fla. (June 22, 2020) – Housing data for May 2020 confirms another month of slowed market activity due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to the reports compiled by Florida Realtors® and provided by the Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee, the two counties saw a decline in sales and supply, causing median prices to rise again. Pending sales and new listings decreased from last year but month-over-month improvements point to a positive return to pre-pandemic…

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