logo
  • Real Estate Search
    • Search All Listings
    • Sanibel & Captiva Island
    • Search by Map
    • New Listing Notifications
    • Featured Listings
    • Open Houses
    • User Login
  • Agents
  • About Us
    • Relocation Information to Sanibel & Captiva Islands
    • Who We Are
    • What’s My Sanibel Home Worth
  • Community
    • Neighborhoods
    • Explore Sanibel Island
    • Discover Captiva Island, Florida
    • Local Area Videos
  • Contact
Home » Blog » The Real Estate Market is Good

The Real Estate Market is Good

February 4, 2020 by RebeccaLook Leave a Comment

by Jay Richter, Managing Broker at John R. Wood

As we finished the year, how did we do?  In 2019 Brokers sold more property than 2018.  I separated the sales by price range, so you could see the areas that were hot and those that were not.  The towns surrounded by water had a mild decline in sales.  Water quality issues stayed in the minds of customers, is the reason, in my opinion.  (I value yours…write me) 

Look also at the decline in new listings on the market.  With less supply, prices will tend to not go down.  It might also lower sales numbers in 2020, as we have less to sell.  In our office, we are seeing the by-product of less inventory…. multiple offer scenarios back in play.  Buyers that hesitate making offers on “creampuff” properties are losing owning them, as others swoop in.  A house that is renovated or staged are selling faster and for more money. 

From Sanibel to Marco the pulse of the market is good.  Demand is coming from strong business markets, growth in population, more jobs and the popularity of our quiet side of Florida.  Let’s not forget our sub topical climate… a respite from the cold!

 

Jay has coached agents and led Real estate companies in SW Florida for 25 years. He has a degree in Real Estate from FSU, Is a Florida Licensed Real Estate Instructor and Real Estate Broker and Published Author

Sanibel Real Estate Market Real Estate Market

 

Cape Coral Real Estate Market Fort Myers Beach Real Estate Market Cape Coral Real Estate Market

Filed Under: Market Reports, Real Estate News, Sanibel Real Estate Tagged With: captiva real estate, fort myers real estate, real estate market, Sanibel Real Estate

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

New Listing Notifications
What's My
Home Worth

Sanibel & Captiva Real Estate Agents

When you choose a John R. Wood Properties, Christies International real estate agent, you have chosen a professional backed by knowledge, stability, and resources no matter which office you choose. Our Sanibel real estate agents are well acquainted with Sanibel homes for sale because they are local too. Because we share the love for the  Sanibel Island lifestyle, we are uniquely equipped to help you find your perfect Sanibel home. Contact one of our expert Realtors and see how the John R. Wood team can make your Captiva or Sanibel Island real estate experience the best it can be.

View Our Privacy Policy

John R Wood, Properties in the Island Palm Region

Sanibel Island Location
1019 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-2411
Contact our Sanibel real estate office here

Captiva Island Office
11499 Andy Rosse Lane
Captiva Island, FL. 33924

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

admin   •   ©2025 All Rights Reserved  •  Real Estate Website Design by IDXCentral.com  •  Online Marketing by Internet Marketing Logic, Inc.

Cleantalk Pixel