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Welcome to the September Real Estate Update for condos on Siesta Key, reflecting market activity from August 2026.

August showed increased activity in the Siesta Key condo market compared with a year ago. Pending sales, closed sales, and new listings were all higher, while the number of active listings was slightly lower. Both the average and median sale prices also increased compared with August 2025.

August Market Snapshot

Active Listings: 181 — August 2025: 195 | down 7.2%
Pending Sales: 32 — August 2025: 23 | up 39.1%
Closed Sales: 20 — August 2025: 18 | up 11.1%
New Listings: 31 — August 2025: 25 | up 24.0%
Average Sale Price: $1,000,450 — August 2025: $677,550 | up 47.7%
Median Sale Price: $759,500 — August 2025: $609,950 | up 24.5%

What Do These Numbers Tell Us?

The Siesta Key condo market showed increased activity in August, with pending sales up 39.1% and closed sales up 11.1% compared with August 2025. New listings were also higher, increasing 24.0%, giving buyers more new opportunities in the market.

At the same time, active inventory was down 7.2%, with 181 condos available compared with 195 a year ago.

Sale prices were also higher. The average sale price increased 47.7%, from $677,550 to $1,000,450, while the median sale price increased 24.5%, from $609,950 to $759,500.

Overall, August was an active month for Siesta Key condos, with more properties going under contract and closing, along with higher sale prices compared with the same month last year.

I’ll continue tracking these numbers each month to give you a clearer picture of the Siesta Key condo market over time.

Thinking about buying or selling a condo on Siesta Key? Let’s talk about what the current market numbers mean for you.

Seller Tip: See Your Home Through the Buyer’s Eyes

By Info

On September 9, 2026

In Sarasota

Selling your home can be an emotional experience. After all, your home is more than walls and rooms—it’s where you’ve made memories. But once you decide to sell, it helps to take a step back and look at your home from a buyer’s perspective.

It’s not always about what you see—it’s about what the buyer sees.

Take an Objective Look

When you’ve lived in a home for several years, it’s easy to stop noticing things that a buyer will see immediately. A fresh set of eyes can help you identify areas that may need some attention before your home goes on the market.

Walk through each room and ask yourself:

Is the space clean and uncluttered?
Are there repairs or maintenance items that should be addressed?
Does the room feel open and inviting?
Are there personal items that could be put away?

Sometimes a simple cleanup or small improvement can make a noticeable difference.

Help Buyers Picture Themselves Living There

When buyers walk through your home, they need to be able to imagine it as their home. Too much personal décor, clutter or furniture can make that more difficult.

You don’t have to completely change your home or spend a lot of money on staging. The goal is to create a comfortable, welcoming space where buyers can focus on the home itself.

Keep Your Focus on the Goal

Your home may hold years of wonderful memories, and those memories are important. But when you’re selling, it helps to separate those emotions from the business decision.

Think of preparing your home for sale as getting it ready for its next chapter.

My Seller Tip

Before putting your home on the market, take a walk through it as if you were seeing it for the first time. Try to see what a buyer will see—not just what you see because you live there.

The goal isn’t to erase what makes your home special. It’s to help buyers see the possibilities and picture themselves living there.

If you’re thinking about selling your Sarasota-area home, I’m happy to help you determine which improvements are worth making—and which ones aren’t necessary.

Florida’s Growing Economy: What It Means for Sarasota

By Info

On September 4, 2026

In Florida and Sarasota, Sarasota

Florida continues to make headlines on the global economic stage. According to the Florida Chamber Foundation, Florida’s economy has grown to approximately $1.8 trillion, making it the 14th largest economy in the world—moving ahead of both Australia and Mexico.

Florida’s economy grew 6.3% over the past year, moving the state up from No. 15 and closer to an ambitious goal outlined in the Florida 2030 Blueprint: becoming one of the 10 largest economies in the world by 2030.

At its current size, Florida would need approximately 2% additional growth to surpass South Korea and move into the No. 13 position. Reaching the top 10 would require roughly 21% additional growth, with Canada currently holding the No. 10 spot.

For those considering Florida as a place to live, work, retire, or invest, the state’s economic strength is another important part of the bigger Florida story. From a growing economy and expanding communities to our exceptional quality of life, Florida continues to attract people from across the country and around the world.

And here in Sarasota, we are part of that larger Florida story—offering a unique combination of coastal living, cultural amenities, outdoor recreation, and a thriving community.

Thinking about making a move to the Sarasota area? I’d be happy to help you explore the area and find the community that best fits your goals.

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September Real Estate Update: Siesta Key Condos

August Market Snapshot

What Do These Numbers Tell Us?

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Seller Tip: See Your Home Through the Buyer’s Eyes

Take an Objective Look

Help Buyers Picture Themselves Living There

Keep Your Focus on the Goal

My Seller Tip

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Florida’s Growing Economy: What It Means for Sarasota

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