December came in much better than November in Sarasota as most of the 2024 hurricane season hangover appears to be behind us. There are still more listings coming on the market than there are closed sales, but inventory levels have to get considerably higher before we truly see a buyer’s market. For now, this season is shaping up to be a balanced market for sellers and buyers. The infographic below has more from Florida Realtors.
Florida Realtors has put together the infographic below to help you prepare for your next home purchase. Here are 10 questions you should ask before retaining your real estate agent to assist with a home purchase.
The infographic below, from NAR, will help you understand the responsibilities of your real estate agent, and why they add value to home transactions.
November was a very slow month in home sales in Sarasota County when compared to last year and the activity in neighboring Manatee County. It looks like the lower end of the price points on the market weren’t as active in Sarasota County as they were in Manatee. However, there were still a significant number of cash buyers in Sarasota. We will likely have to wait until January activity to see if the early part to our busy season was an aberration. I would be much more inclined to believe we are in for a slower winter if Manatee didn’t come in so strong in November. The graphic below from Florida Realtors highlights more relevant market information.
Many people believe that selling a home during the holidays or winter is not ideal. However, in Florida, this couldn’t be further from the truth. While the spring market is traditionally more favorable for home sales in many regions, Florida tends to gain momentum during the winter months.