06/19/2026
📊 SHORE Report May ‘26 📊
Whether you’re thinking about buying or selling, today’s market offers opportunities on both sides of the transaction. Here’s what you need to know:
🏡 SARASOTA COUNTY
📈 Sellers
✔️ Average Sales Price increased to $594,819 (+2.0%)
✔️ Closed Sales rose to 1,282 (+8.6%)
✔️ Pending Sales jumped to 1,799 (+19.1%)
🔑 Buyers
✔️ Inventory remains healthy at 5.3 months
✔️ 5,553 active listings provide plenty of options
✔️ Average days on market is 97 days, giving buyers more time to evaluate opportunities and negotiate favorable terms
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🏡 MANATEE COUNTY
📈 Sellers
✔️ Average Sales Price increased to $560,700 (+1.6%)
✔️ Closed Sales increased to 1,120 (+3.0%)
✔️ Pending Sales climbed to 1,584 (+17.2%)
🔑 Buyers
✔️ 4,552 active listings available
✔️ Inventory sits at 5 months, providing a balanced market environment
✔️ Average days on market is 97 days, allowing buyers more flexibility and negotiating power.
For Sellers in both counties - buyer activity is increasing and home values are continuing to appreciate - properly priced and marketed homes are attracting serious attention.
And for Buyers - with more choices and stable pricing, now may be an excellent time to find the right home before competition increases and with it prices.
📞 Ready to Buy or Sell in Sarasota or Manatee County? Reach out to The Padur Team at Preferred SHORE Real Estate, let us help you navigate today’s market with confidence and get you “Your Keys to the SunCoast!”
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