Sarasota’s condo and townhome market is showing signs of renewed life. Buyers are returning, sales are climbing and properties are changing hands at a faster pace than they were a year ago. That’s according to the latest data from the Realtor Association of Sarasota Manatee (RASM).
But don’t mistake the latest numbers for a return to the bidding wars and frenzied buying of the pandemic years. Today’s buyers are more selective, and even in a tightening market, some sellers are willing to negotiate.
“I’ve seen what I would call ridiculous offers be accepted by sellers,” says Greg Wood, broker and owner of Venice-based Cerus Realty…