Is now a good time to sell in Cape Coral-Fort Myers?

Probably not, unless you need to move. The Sold Score for Cape Coral-Fort Myers is 39/100 in August 2026 (Challenging Market Conditions) — homes still close, but you'll likely accept a longer timeline or a lower price than a year ago. Pending ratio is 0.26 — the higher this is, the faster contracts come in relative to standing inventory. Active inventory is down +16.2% year over year, tightening the pool you're competing in. Median days on market sit at 95. 28.5% of active listings have already reduced asking price. — Live indicators (August 2026): Sold Score: 39/100 (Challenging Market Conditions) · Pending ratio: 0.26 · Inventory YoY: -16.2% · Median days on market: 95 · Sellers cutting price: 28.5% · Median listing price: $380,000 (-6.2% YoY)