Sarasota Real Estate Recap

The latest reports for the Sarasota real estate recap showed 1,289 properties sold for just over $768 Million during April. Both single family home and condo sales year-over-year decreased 25 percent in Sarasota County which covers the North Port, Sarasota, and Bradenton areas.

Similar to the previous month, 57 percent of transactions were cash sales. If you find yourself in a multiple bid situation, in most cases the seller will consider a cash offer a stronger offer than one with financing.

On another note, even though inventory remains historically low, 1,608 new properties hit the market during the month. Most importantly, there was a 23 percent increase in single family home inventory which is good news for buyers who now have more options. However, it’s important to note, the median days to contract for both single family homes and condos was 5 to 6 days. As new properties hit the market, they were snapped up quickly provided they were priced properly. As long as demand remains high and supply low, prices will continue to rise.

If you are planning to sell, the increased inventory may start to impact how high of a sales price you will be able to obtain depending on the community.

Sarasota Real Estate Recap – Single Family Homes

April 2022 versus April 2021 Single Family Home Highlights:

Closed sales decreased 15.2 percent going from 1,060 transactions down to 792 sales.
Pending sales decreased 11.2 percent down from 989 last April versus 878 this April.
Inventory rose 26.6 percent up to 834 properties for sale compared to this same time last year when 659 homes were for sale.
New listings increased from 1,020 up to 1,104 which was an 8.2 percent increase.
Median days on market fell to 6 days which was a 25 percent decrease versus April of 2021.
Available inventory of single family homes ended April with 1 months’ supply of homes available for sale which was up 42.9 percent over this time last year.

Single family home prices showed a significant increases in the median sales price, up 27.1 percent for April of this year compared to last year at the same time. Even though industry experts continue to say growth will slow, we have yet to see that reflected in the actual local market data.

With the low supply and high demand, seller’s continue to have the advantage in the sales process. Yet, this market will not last forever. If you are considering selling, contact us today for a complimentary market analysis. Call, email or text us today – 239.370.0892.

If you are considering buying a property, now may be a good time to start watching for properties which meet your criteria. New listings are hitting the market every day, we can help you with automatic property alerts.

Sarasota Real Estate Recap – Condos and Townhomes

April 2022 versus April 2021 Condo Highlights:

Condo sales decreased 25.7 percent going from 669 real estate transactions down to 497 sales.
Pending sales decreased 27.1 percent down from 580 last April to 423 this April.
Inventory decreased 20 percent down to 333 condos for sale compared to last April when there were 416 units for sale.
New listings decreased from 531 down to 504 which was a 5.1 percent decrease.
Median days to contract fell to 5 days which represented an 54.5 percent decrease versus April of 2021.
Available inventory of condos ended March with 0.6 months’ supply of properties available for sale which was an 11.1 percent decline.

Between closed sales and pending sales, inventory remains very low. As a result, the median sales price for condos rose 27.4 percent. Similar to single family homes, as long as inventory remains low, prices will continue to rise.

Bottom line, it remains a seller’s market for both condos and single family homes. So now would be a great time to cash in on the high buyer demand. You might be surprised to learn how much your home is worth in today’s market. What is my home worth…

Whether you are buying or selling we have real estate specialists who cover the Gulf Coast from Sarasota to Naples, so if you’re considering moving to the area, contact us for more information.

Sarasota Real Estate Market Reports

April 2022 Sarasota County Single Family Statistics

April 2022 Sarasota County Condo Statistics

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