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Southwest Florida's Real Estate Market Report | August 2026

Closed sales in August totaled 1,780, up 2% from the same month last year. Year-to-date sales reached 18,004, a 14% increase over last year.

New listings continue to trail 2025, down 4% in August and 10% year to date.

As of August 31, inventory had declined for the sixth consecutive month, falling to 10,713 properties — down 7% from July and 19% from a year ago. Months of supply fell to 5.15, its lowest level since October 2023.

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KEY POINTS FOR SELLERS

Less Competition — More opportunity to stand out before the seasonal increase of new listings.
Buyers Are Active — Demand continues to produce sales.
Buyers Are Choosing — If your home’s not selling, price may be the difference.

KEY POINTS FOR BUYERS

Use the Seasonally Slower Pace — Make a more deliberate decision.
Watch New Listings Closely — Tight inventory makes timing important.
One Good Match Matters — You don’t need more inventory, just the right property.

Market conditions vary widely by location, property type, and price range, making experienced local guidance from a professional Realtor® especially valuable.

John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate continues to lead Southwest Florida in total sales volume, listings sold, and transactions through August 2026. We’ve also widened our lead, now surpassing our nearest competitor by $1 billion in sales volume — a reflection of the results our Realtors® continue to deliver for buyers and sellers across the region.

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

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