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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