SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MARKET PERSPECTIVE

November posted 1,433 closed sales, up 17% from last year, continuing a trend that emerged in June when monthly closed sales began to outpace the same month in 2024. This trend brought year-to-date sales through November level with 2024 at 38,068.

After a spike of 4,001 new listings in October, the pace slowed in November to 3,498, down 14% from last year and continuing a pattern of year-over-year declines posted through much of 2025.

As of November 30, 14,833 properties were available in Southwest Florida, up 2.9% compared to the same date last year. Months of supply, at 7.98, was up slightly from October’s 7.53 months. Between six and twelve months is generally considered a balanced market in Southwest Florida.

KEY POINTS FOR SELLERS

·  Buyers are in the market now – While the busy season is approaching, it moves quickly, and serious buyers are already active.

·  Strategic pricing – Proper pricing from the start avoids overshooting the market, preserves marketing time, and attracts buyers early in the season.

·  Well-prepared homes – Professionally staged, priced, and marketed homes are more likely to stand out as seasonal competition increases.

KEY POINTS FOR BUYERS

·  More homes, but also more competition – More homes are available now, and as the season approaches, there will be more buyers. Be ready to act quickly on the right property.

·  Know the market – Understanding trends and inventory helps buyers make confident, informed decisions and move quickly when opportunities arise.

·  A professional in your corner – Partnering with a trusted Realtor® early builds a strong relationship, clarifies your priorities, and prepares you to act when the right property becomes available.

Market conditions can vary significantly by location, property type, and price range. Navigating this landscape can be daunting, which is why the clarity and peace of mind provided by an experienced local Realtor® are invaluable.

Through November, John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate remains the top brokerage in Southwest Florida* in total year-to-date sales volume, listings sold, and overall transactions. This remarkable achievement is a direct result of the success of the company’s Realtors®, who consistently deliver outstanding results for buyers and sellers in today’s dynamic and complex market.

*Broker ranking according to SWFLA MLS for residential improved property excluding manufactured housing in Lee and Collier Counties.