Jay QuigleyReal Estate Broker Associate, Florida Executive Realty · Tampa Bay REALTOR® & Real Estate Instructor | Helping Buyers, Sellers, Seniors, Military Relocation, Divorce and Probate Clients Make Confident Moves | Believer | Husband

More Homes for Sale in Hillsborough County: What Sellers Need to Know

3 Oct 2026 · 1 min

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In this video, real‑estate professional Jay Quigley advises prospective home sellers in Hillsborough County, Florida, to assess the level of competition their property will face. He notes that the county’s active listings have risen above 6,100 homes, giving buyers a broader selection and forcing sellers to make their homes stand out through pricing and presentation. Quigley explains that the impact of this increased inventory varies by price tier and neighborhood, and that sellers must decide whether they prioritize a quick sale or a higher price. He proposes evaluating a specific home against current listings to determine the optimal positioning strategy.

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If you're thinking about listing your home, one of the first questions you should be asking is how much competition your home is walking into. Because the Tampa Bay area encompasses a large geographic area, I'm going to break it down, and this video will focus on Hillsborough County right now. The number of homes for sale in Hillsborough County has been growing over the past few months, and it's now sitting above 6,100 units. That means buyers have more options to consider, and your home will need to stand out to earn serious attention. More homes sitting on the market generally gives buyers more room to compare and be selective. That puts more weight on how your home is priced and how it's presented from the very beginning. That said, more inventory doesn't affect every price point or neighborhood the same way. Where your home sits within the local market matters a lot. Whether your priority is a faster sale or holding out for the strongest possible number, that is how we will strategically position it against everything else out there. I'd like to look at how your home stacks up against what's currently out there for sale. That will help us figure out what it takes to be the next one that buyers choose.