I remember the lazy days of real estate when I sold in a tiny little market in Granbury Texas.  Those were the days when the real estate market didn't change much and once you learned it...well you pretty much knew it...forever.  I loved those days when I knew nearly all of the market by heart and could blurt out market data off the top of my head with amazing accuracy...

The Naples Florida market is far from lazy.  Even in rough times it changes and when I mean changes...I mean in every direction from amount of inventory to pricing.  I feel like I've seen a complete market cycle now coming to Naples Florida when the market was slow after 9/11 and increasing in strength to watching it change on an hourly basis when it was really kookie!  I used to search mls 50 times a day back then begging for something new to hit the market so I could sell a property to somebody patiently waiting for the property of their dreams to go live...

Just look at what's happened on June 16th in Southwest Florida during the last 5 years:

After a quick look one might think there hasn't been much of a change but looking closer you can see a magnificent difference of activity and success or lack thereof.

If you get what the data means...GOOD FOR YOU!

If you don't...well, that's why you want to contact a Realtor who can analyze this stuff for you or at least the part of the market you're interested in.

Buying or selling in a market that NEVER changes or changes ever so slightly doesn't require the need for a real estate agent as much.  It's also alot easier to find an agent who has a good idea of what's going on and can assist you with your purchase or sale. 

If you're considering buying or selling in Southwest Florida...well there are drastic changes that happen continuously and that's why you want someone who keeps up to speed on those changes and can give you current information on the area or type of product you're considering.  This is why I personally shy away from those who attempt to do this part time or who claim to work huge geographic areas like the whole Southwest Florida region.  It is impossible to be an expert in either of those scenarios!

That's why you want a specialist in the location you're interested in. If you need a REALTOR in Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Estero or Marco Island...I know experts who can help you out tremendously!

If you're thinking Naples...well...call a Smart Girl! :)

Best Regards,

Your Naples Smart Girl
www.Shannon.com
239-595-6223