In Sarasota Magazine’s recent article, “The 2026 Real Estate Market Takes Shape,” Andrew Tanner is cited as a local expert voice, an acknowledgment that the market’s most meaningful insights come from real estate professionals who are in the conversations every day, with buyers, sellers, developers, and decision-makers. Andrew is a Sarasota luxury real estate advisor with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty and a member of the Laughlin Tanner Group. He is also part of Sotheby’s International Realty Market Leaders, a highly selective global network designed to connect top-producing advisors across premier destinations—sharing intelligence, introductions, and opportunities for clients whose real estate decisions often span multiple markets.

The 2026 Market “Taking Shape” Starts With the Numbers

According to the REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) January 2026 report, the market is “adjusting rather than slowing down,” with conditions settling into what many are calling a more stable “new normal.”

Here are a few of the signals shaping early 2026:

Single-family homes: more balance, more selectivity

Sarasota County recorded 523 closed single-family sales (essentially flat year-over-year) with a median sale price of $490,000 (down 7.5%). Inventory tightened to a 5.0-month supply, often viewed as close to balanced.
Manatee County posted 444 closed single-family sales (down 10.8%), while the median sale price edged to $480,495. Supply measured 4.6 months—still tight enough to support pricing for well-positioned homes.

These headline median figures also appear in Sarasota Magazine’s market recap, part of the “taking shape” narrative readers are watching closely.

Condos and townhomes: inventory gives buyers leverage

Where single-family supply is closer to equilibrium, the condo/townhome segment tells a different story:

Sarasota condos/townhomes showed an 8.9-month supply, while Manatee ran 7.2 months—conditions that typically create more negotiation room for buyers.

That doesn’t mean “soft.” It means selective: the best units still perform, especially those with strong views, premier locations, updated interiors, and compelling building economics, while the average listing must work harder on pricing, presentation, and terms.

Pending sales: a forward-looking indicator

RASM also noted pending sales increasing across most property types, a pattern that often leads to stronger closed-sale activity in the months ahead.

Why Publications Quote Advisors Like Andrew Tanner

Market reports can tell you what happened. Experts explain why it happened and what it changes for decision-makers.

Andrew translates data into strategy, particularly for clients buying and selling Sarasota’s luxury real estate properties, where outcomes hinge on precision, timing and positioning.

Andrew’s work is backed by a team approach through the Laughlin Tanner Group, recognized as the top luxury real estate team in Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Sarasota region, a performance distinction rooted in results and client trust.

The Laughlin Tanner Group’s local strength is supported by a global platform: Premier Sotheby’s International Realty has been named the No. 1 Sotheby’s International Realty brokerage globally by sales volume (RealTrends Verified).

In other words: local mastery, amplified by a global luxury ecosystem.

What This Means for Sarasota Luxury Buyers and Sellers Right Now

If you’re selling:

In a more balanced market, homes don’t “win” by being merely available. They win by being clearly the best choice at their price.

That requires discipline in three areas:

Pricing that matches today’s buyer behavior (not last year’s optimism)
Presentation that performs where buyers actually shop—online first
Negotiation informed by real-time micro-market conditions (property type, neighborhood, view corridor, renovation level, building financials, insurance considerations)

If you’re buying:

More normalized conditions, especially in condo/townhome inventory, can reward buyers who do their homework:

Compare like-for-like inventory, not just list price
Evaluate “cost of ownership” (fees, reserves, insurance, assessments)
Use leverage thoughtfully: terms, timing, and due diligence—not just price

The Value of a Trusted Local Voice

Being featured in Sarasota Magazine reflects what discerning clients already prioritize: advice that is well-informed and grounded in Sarasota’s realities, not national noise. When a publication needs clarity on what the market is doing and where it may be headed next, it turns to advisors with a track record of credibility and local depth. Andrew Tanner is one of them.