Find out with our exclusive May 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
The market continued its positive momentum in May, with closed sales rising 6.5% year over year. At the same time, new listings decreased 4.3% to 2,716—the lowest May total in more than a decade.
While buyers continue to have options, inventory tightened further, ending May at 13,646 homes, down 22% from a year ago. Months of supply declined to 6.73, down 32% year over year and 10% from April.
KEY POINTS FOR SELLERS
- Leverage the Summer Market: Competition has declined, and buyers are still buying.
- Don’t Test the Market—Enter it: Buyers are active, but they won’t overpay.
- Elevate Your Presentation: A well-prepared home stands out even more in a tighter market.
KEY POINTS FOR BUYERS
- Be Alert: The right home can reveal itself at any time, regardless of seasonal trends.
- Stay Engaged: Active buyers are still competing for the best opportunities.
- Know What You’re Looking For: It makes acting quickly much easier.
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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