Naples Real Estate Pre-Season Results 10/15/14

Everybody wants to know what the 2014-15 Naples Real Estate season is going to bring.  Here's what I've been able to compile for the first two official weeks of the Naples real estate pre-season results.

10-1-13 to 10-14-13 PENDING SALES:

• 311 Naples properties went under contract
• Average list price - $491,438
• Average price per square foot - $196.03
• Average days on the market - 93
• Lowest priced property - $24,900
• Highest priced property - $9,950,000

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Naples Real Estate Update 12.12.11

As you can see there is some REALLY GOOD news for the Naples Florida market!  Here's the latest Naples area real estate update from our fabulous C.F.O., Dottie Babcock.  As you can see there are still terrific buying opportunities in Naples and there's also places where inventories have leveled and are even in an under-supply scenario. 

Inquiring minds are always asking me what's going on with the Naples real estate market. While I do believe we saw a bit of a successful pre-season, I along with all of my super intelligent Naples real estate colleagues agree that it is too soon to know for sure. I always ask every agent I know at least one Naples real estate question in my constant quest to have a my finger on the pulse of the market...the question lately has been: What do you think will happen this season...??? What I have found is the most successful agents in town say they don't know yet which is interesting because I haven't formulated my answer either. We all watch our own set of indicators but I haven't seen anything consistent or compelling enough to place my bet. Neither have they. 

If I were in the Naples market to buy a house right now: I would probably focus on locations where the market hasn't leveled if I could get what I want...if I couldn't get what I want in a market that was still over-supplied with inventory, I would want me in my corner helping me with my 5 point negotiation strategy.  If you're a buyer considering purchasing Naples real estate, give me a shout and we can discuss this strategy in detail. 

If I were considering selling my Naples real estate: I would concern myself with the current inventory in my Naples neighborhood and make my decision based on that.  If my home was located in a location where the inventory was level or under-supplied, I would go forward with intelligent pricing and enthusiastic advertising.  If my home was located in an area where inventory is oversupplied I would consider the reasons why I wanted to sell.  If I really wanted to sell regardless, I would price well and come up with a 5 point strategy to compete against my competition. That strategy might include points like:

1.  Best Location
2. Best Priced
3. Best Looking
4. A compelling compensation package
5. Purchasing perks

Then I would market the fool out of it and be excited to negotiate.  For more details about how to get your Naples property sold fast, call me direct!

Best Regards,

Shannon Lefevre, PA
Your Naples Smart Girl!

Naples, Bonita, Estero November Market Report 2008

The results of the Naples, Bonita and Estero market areas are in for November 2008. Pending sales are up 44%, closed sales are up 19%. Volume is down 9%. Read more about the Naples area real estate market!

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Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!

Naples Florida Real Estate Poll Results

I just tallied a poll on my Naples Florida real estate website. Here was the question:

Do You Agree With Hank Fishkind, chief economist who believes the Naples real estate market has bounced and will start going up or at least bounce along at same values for a little while longer?

There were a total of 59 votes with 35% of the voters claiming that they DID agree with Hank Fishkind

and

64% of the voters did NOT agree with Hank Fishkind.

Click the link to participate in my next Naples real estate poll!

Best Regards,
Your Naples Smart Girl!

Naples Florida Area Real Estate Report -July 2007

Here is the Naples Florida area real estate report for July. This includes Bonita Springs and Estero:

Pending sales up, Listing inventory down! YAEEE! What is especially interesting is the fact that the the lowest price ranges and the most expensive market are both up from the past year. Did you catch over five million? Up 51% wahooo! Pending sales are also up which is another positive indicator that we have succeeded in adjusting our market!

Points to consider- Listing season is almost here and lots of agents and sellers are gearing up to put their properties on the market. Pricing is still key so please walk away from the goofy people out there that want to "see if they can get their price". Easy to say but not so easy to do especially if you're after a good inventory.

I doubt we're going to break any sales records this season but we have certainly already shown signs of a more healthy market. Deals can be had, buyer's need to know that their window of opportunity is fading though.