Homes sold in Manatee County between February 1 and February 17 of this year traded at about 91.5% of list price. On the Island, that ratio dropped to 87.5%. West and Northwest Bradenton fared three percent better than LWR, where homes sold at about 87% of list price. If you’re thinking that sales pricing is not all that “low,â€� based on these figures in our MLS, do take the time to think again. Consider that in many instances, homes in the County sold for as low as 54% of asking price, and on the Island for as low as 84% of list price. The point of this discussion is that properties continue to sell well below list price, and because buyers cannot always ascertain a seller’s needs or predicaments, I advise anyone looking to purchase a property these days to make an offer! You may not always be able to make a half-price purchase, but you will probably stand a good chance of getting better than the average 87-to-91 percent of list to sale price. Like the well-known slogan goes, JUST DO IT! It may work out better than expected.
