Find out with our exclusive April market report if Southwest Florida’s sizzling real estate market is right for you. Get the inside scoop on current pricing, buyer trends, and hot investment opportunities. This market report will help you navigate the dynamic market with confidence and make informed decisions.
Southwest Florida Market Perspective
April marked the 11th straight month of year-over-year sales gains, with 2,860 sales — up 17% from last year. New listings declined 11% to 3,209, while inventory fell 22% to 14,996. Months of supply dropped 30% year over year, from 10.34 to 7.45.
Recent trends of rising sales and fewer new listings have shifted the market from nearing buyer’s market territory to a balanced market showing encouraging strength.
KEY POINTS FOR SELLERS
- Preparation Matters: Buyers remain selective, keeping pricing, condition, and presentation critical.
- Don’t Misread the Market: Stronger market metrics don’t guarantee activity for overpriced or unprepared homes.
- Seasonal Perspective: Buyer activity will ease seasonally, but so does new inventory, helping well-positioned homes remain competitive.
KEY POINTS FOR BUYERS
- Continued Opportunity: Buyers still benefit from a healthy selection of homes and balanced conditions.
- Improving Conditions: Rising sales and declining inventory point to growing market strength.
- Stay Ready: Competing buyers remain active, and desirable homes can still move quickly.
Market conditions vary widely by location, property type, and price range, making experienced local guidance from a professional Realtor® especially valuable.
We’re proud to announce that John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate remained Southwest Florida’s top brokerage in total sales volume, listings sold, and transactions through May 2026 — reflecting the continued success our Realtors® across the region bring to buyers and sellers.
*Broker ranking according to SWFLA MLS for residential improved property excluding manufactured housing in Lee and Collier Counties.
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