Written by The Pope Team | Christine Pope & Paul Pope

If you've been watching the Sarasota single-family market and wondering whether now is a good time to list, the April 2026 data from RASM (Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee) has some clear signals worth paying attention to. The short version: inventory is tightening fast, buyer demand is picking up, and prices are quietly climbing. That's a meaningful combination for sellers.

Inventory Is Shrinking — and That Matters

Active listings in Sarasota County fell to 3,258 single-family homes in April — a sharp 26.8% drop from the 4,448 homes available a year ago. Months supply of inventory dropped to just 4.7 months, down from 7.0 months in April 2025. That's a significant shift toward a more seller-favorable environment. Fewer homes for buyers to choose from tends to mean less room for price negotiation and less time sitting on the market.

Buyers Are Moving — and Prices Are Responding

Pending sales surged 17% year-over-year in April, with 874 homes going under contract versus 747 in April 2025. That demand is showing up in prices. The median sale price reached $490,000 in April, up 4.3% from $470,000 a year ago — reversing a string of year-over-year declines that had persisted through much of 2025. Sellers are also receiving a higher percentage of their asking price: 94.3% of original list price in April 2026 versus 93.1% in April 2025.

What does this tell us? Buyers aren't just browsing. They're making offers, and they're doing so with more urgency than we saw this time last year.

What This Means If You're Thinking About Selling

Timing is never the only factor in a selling decision — life circumstances matter most. But the data does suggest that sellers entering this market right now have some meaningful advantages. Inventory is down, buyer activity is up, and prices have ticked positive. Homes are still taking about 46 days to go under contract (up slightly from 43 days last year), so a well-priced, well-presented home remains your strongest asset.

Keep in mind: new listings are also declining — down 12% year-over-year in April. That means less competition from other sellers. If you've been on the fence, this window is worth a conversation with someone who knows your specific neighborhood and price range.

Curious what your home might be worth in today's market? Reach out to The Pope Team — we're happy to walk you through the numbers with no pressure and no obligation.

Source: RASM April 2026 Real Estate Market Report (data released May 15, 2026), Sarasota County Single-Family Homes. Florida Realtors® / Stellar MLS.