February Housing Update

February Housing Update for Lee County

The Lee County February housing update showed there was more than $628 Million in properties closed during the month of February up from $381 Million last year. Similar to January, pending sales for both single family homes and condos showed significant increases over the same time last year.

Inventory remains a challenge due to the increase in closed and pending sales. The number of Lee County homes for sale fell more than 60 percent versus February of last year. Home prices continue to trend upwards due to the lack of inventory in Bonita Springs, Estero and Fort Myers. Additionally, sellers are getting close to list price for their homes and in some cases, more than list price. As a result, it remains a seller’s market.

So, if you are considering selling, you are in the driver’s seat. Now would be an an excellent time to connect with a real estate professional to learn about your home’s value in today’s market.

February Housing Update – Single Family Homes

February 2021 versus February 2020 Single Family Home Highlights:

Closed sales increased 24.7 percent going from 1,036 transactions up to 1,292 sales
Pending sales increased 25.3 percent up from 1,594 last January versus 1,998 this February
Inventory fell 64.5 percent down to 1,916 properties for sale compared to this same time last year when there were 5,402 homes for sale
New listings decreased from 1,583 down to 1,547 which was a 2.3 percent decrease
Median days on market decreased to 29 days which is a 61.3 percent decrease versus February 2020
Available inventory of single family homes ended January with a 1.4 months supply of homes available for sale which is a 69.6 percent decrease

Buyers continue to look for large single family homes with plenty of space for a home office, school children working from home, home fitness and ample space for the entire family. In some cases, buyers are investing in a second home and in others, people are relocating all together.

With such low inventory, if you see a property you are interested in purchasing, be prepared to move quickly and do not be surprised if other offers are submitted.

Bottom line, it remains a seller’s market. If you are considering selling a home, now is a great time to maximize the value of your home.

Lee County February Housing Update – Condos and Townhomes

February 2021 versus February 2020 Condo Highlights:

Condo sales increased 27.9 percent going from 605 real estate transactions up to 774 sales
Pending sales increased 42.4 percent up from 910 last February versus 1,296 this February
Inventory decreased 58.7 percent down to 1,241 condos for sale compared to this same time last year when there were 3,008 units for sale
New listings decreased from 837 down to 778 which was a 7 percent decrease
Median days to contract decreased to 47 days which was a 35.6 percent decrease versus February 2020
Available inventory of condos ended January with a 1.9 months supply of properties available for sale which was a 62.7 percent decrease

Similar to single family homes, condo closings and those going to contract increased significantly during the month. At the same time, the number of homes for sale decreased more than 58 percent which bring us down to a 1.9 months’ supply of condos for sale. As a result, seller’s have the advantage in today’s market.

If you are ready to make a move to Southwest Florida, let’s connect to discuss your real estate needs.

Southwest Florida February Housing Update

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February Housing Update for swfl golf com communities

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It is a seller’s market so why work with a realtor? There are over 100 actions required to complete a real estate transaction. From scheduling showings, contract negotiations, organizing inspectors, attorneys and a mountain of paperwork. We’ll save you time!

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So, if you’re ready to move forward, our virtual practices can help make your sale happen. We know exactly what today’s buyers need, and how to put the necessary digital steps in place. For example, according to a survey, when asked to select what technology would be most helpful when deciding on a new home, here’s what today’s homebuyers said, in order of preference:

Virtual tour of the home
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Agent-led video chat
Paperless transactions

So, if you are contemplating selling a home in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples or Fort Myers, we encourage you to work with a Professional Real Estate Agent or REALTOR® who has the experience and knowledge to provide an accurate market comparison so you can determine the right asking price.

Now more than ever, an agents presence on the internet is critical to selling your home. Let’s connect to talk about how we would leverage new real estate technology such as virtual tours and high end photography, e-mail marketing, social media marketing and much more.

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