August Home Sales Heat Up as Inventory Tightens Ahead of Winter Season

Homebuyers in Naples took advantage of the historically slow summer months and found opportunities in August as sales rose slightly and prices remained stable. While new listings decreased 15.5 percent to 792 from 937 new listings in August 2025, demand for homes in Naples continued to tighten the overall inventory, which decreased 16.3 percent to 4,093 properties from 4,892 properties in August 2025. According to the August 2026 Market Report from the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales throughout Collier County (excluding Marco Island), days on market decreased 7.5 percent to 99 days from 107 days in August 2025, and the number of price decreases fell 30.2 percent to 790 from 1,132 in August 2025; indicators that more homes are selling faster when they are priced right.

Sales Momentum Continues as Summer Winds Down

For August, overall closed sales increased 1.1 percent to 622 closed sales from 615 closed sales in August 2025. Likewise, pending sales for August also continued to outperform last August, increasing 1.9 percent to 769 pending sales from 755 pending sales. In fact, year-to-date, pending sales are up an impressive 21.7 percent, while total sales have increased 16.2 percent, signaling sustained buyer demand despite economic uncertainty and higher borrowing costs.

While sales have increased in the last 15 months, inventory and new listings have decreased. The market’s performance in August is impressive because it is occurring alongside a significant reduction in available inventory. As expected, August’s supply of inventory followed the same trend, decreasing 33.3 percent to 5.4 months from 8.1 months in August 2025.

Prices Hold Steady as Inventory Drops

The median closed price in August decreased 1.7 percent to $575,000 from $585,000 in August 2025. Since January, the overall median closed price in Naples has only decreased 0.8 percent. However, the median closed price of single-family homes in Naples has increased 4.1 percent, year to date. And while the median closed price of condominiums in August increased 2.7 percent to $417,500 from $406,500 in August 2025, it is down 4.3 percent, year to date.

The NABOR® August 2026 Market Report provides comparisons of single-family home and condominium sales (via the Southwest Florida MLS), price ranges, and geographic segmentation and includes an overall market summary. NABOR® sales statistics are presented in chart format, including these overall (single-family and condominium) findings for 2026:

A Good Time to Be in the Market

For buyers, the current market continues to offer more choices than were available during the ultracompetitive years of 2021 and 2022. Interestingly, the median closed price in August 2022 was $575,000 – the same median closed price reflected in the August 2026 Market Report. For sellers, properly priced properties continue to attract attention and sell faster.

If you are considering buying or selling your home, look to a Naples REALTOR® who can provide an accurate market comparison and give you expert advice on how to capitalize on today’s market conditions. A REALTOR® can ensure your next purchase or sale in the Naples area is a success. Search for your dream home and find a Naples REALTOR® on NaplesArea.com.