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First Impressions Sell: Why Curb Appeal Matters

Buyers start forming an opinion of your home before they ever step inside. Most of them will see it first as the lead photo on an online listing. That one image decides whether they click through, schedule a showing, or scroll past. When they arrive in person, the walk from the curb to the front door sets the tone for the whole visit. A tidy, welcoming exterior tells buyers the home has been cared for. An overgrown yard or a peeling front door makes them wonder what else has been neglected. Strong curb appeal can bring in more showings, shorten your time on the market, and give you a better position when offers come in.

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Getting Your Move Right

Florida Realtors has put together the tips below to help you when you are making your decision about hiring movers. Let’s make sure your move to Florida goes as seamless as possible.

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Manatee compared to Sarasota County

Manatee vs. Sarasota County: Which Is Right for Your Next Home?

Manatee and Sarasota counties sit side by side on Florida’s Gulf Coast, share an airport and a housing market, and even split one of the region’s best-known communities, Lakewood Ranch, between them. From a distance they look alike: white-sand beaches, sunshine, no state income tax and steady growth.

Up close, they feel different. Sarasota leans into arts, culture and an established, older population. Manatee is growing faster, skews a bit younger and offers more new-construction communities. Here’s how they compare for home buyers in late 2026.

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Home Buying Tips

Whether it’s your first home purchase or your last, it’s good to keep the simple do’s and don’ts top of mind. Florida Realtors has put together the infographic below to help with just that.

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Sarasota County Market Update for Single-Family Homes

Sarasota County’s single-family market strengthened in September 2026, with both sales and prices up from a year earlier. Closed sales rose 5.4% to 681 homes, and the median sale price climbed 7.8% to $485,000, a solid gain that points to healthy buyer demand. New pending sales, homes that went under contract during the month, dipped 2.8% to 619. That suggests closings could level off slightly in the coming months.