As the competition level for home sales is increasing in our area, I thought I would share the infographic below from Florida Realtors. If you are wanting to put your best foot forward with a home sale, you might want to consider an upgrade or two before listing your property.
The story in Sarasota County was about listings in November. As sellers are getting more comfortable putting their homes on the market, transactions are ramping up heading into our busy season in Florida. With roughly five months of inventory on the market at November’s sales pace, it is a better time to buy than we have seen in a long time. That said, six months of inventory is generally considered market balance, so sellers aren’t yet in a challenging position. Rather, negotiating leverage should be good for both parties this winter. The infographic from Florida Realtors below has more detail.
As 2023 draws to a close, numerous forecasters are sharing their insights for 2024. Currently, the consensus suggests little deviation from the trends observed in 2023. However, experience has taught us that forecasts often miss the mark.
The infographic below from Florida Realtors will help make your next move a little easier.
Many people believe that selling a home during the holidays or winter is not a good idea. In Florida, however, this couldn’t be further from the truth. While it’s historically true that the spring market is typically more favorable for selling a house in most regions, Florida tends to pick up momentum around this time.
