Marina Bay Fort Myers Home Sold in 24 Days
How Staging Protected a Marina Bay Seller's Equity: Sold in 24 Days
Quick answer: 11532 Stonecreek Circle in Marina Bay, Fort Myers sold in 24 days for the same price the sellers paid at the height of the COVID market. Professional staging at no upfront cost, current pricing data and phone-first marketing protected their equity during a relocation to Texas.
Bought at the peak. Relocating to Texas. Sold in 24 days.
Our sellers at 11532 Stonecreek Circle were relocating back to Texas. They had bought their Marina Bay home at the height of the COVID market, so the goal was clear from the first conversation: protect the investment and move on without leaving equity behind.
In a market where many peak era buyers are being asked to accept a loss, we sold this four bedroom, 3.5 bath home for the same price they paid, in 24 days.
At a Glance
Address | 11532 Stonecreek Circle, Fort Myers, FL |
Community | Marina Bay |
Sold price | Same price the sellers paid |
Days on market | 24 |
Beds / Baths | 4 / 3.5 |
Square feet | 3,084 |
Listing history | Listed and sold by The Gottesman Group |
Closed | August 2026 |
What We Did
Professional home staging at no upfront cost
Strategic pricing built on current Marina Bay and Fort Myers data
Photography and video designed for the phone screen, where buyers see the home first
Targeted Fort Myers real estate marketing across search, social and video
Standard Listing vs. Strategic Repositioning
Factor | Standard listing | What we did | ||
Pricing | List at the purchase price and hope | Price on current Fort Myers sales and active competition | ||
Presentation | Vacant or lived-in rooms | Professional staging at no upfront cost | ||
Marketing | MLS entry and a few photos | Phone-first photography, video and targeted Fort Myers marketing | ||
Result | Price reductions and a longer wait | Sold in 24 days at the sellers' purchase price |
Why Peak Era Buyers Do Not Have to Take a Loss
A home purchased in 2021 or 2022 is competing against today's inventory, today's rates and today's insurance costs. The sellers who hold their price are the ones whose homes show better than the competition from the first day.
Staging is what made the difference here. A 3,084 square foot home needs buyers to understand how the space lives. Once they can see it, the conversation shifts from what is wrong with the house to when they can move in.
Selling in Marina Bay: What Buyers Weigh
Marina Bay is in Fort Myers, Lee County. Sellers who bought here in 2021 or 2022 are now competing with more inventory and higher insurance costs than when they purchased, which is why presentation and pricing strategy decide whether equity is protected.
This was one of eight homes we closed in August. See all eight, with the full Gateway area comparison, in August Closings: 8 Homes Sold Across Southwest Florida.
Thinking About Selling in Marina Bay?
Whether your home is vacant, needs work, or has already expired with another agent, the first step is the same: a complimentary Home Diagnostic Audit. I will walk through your price, condition, insurance questions and launch plan, with staging at no upfront cost. Meet with me at my Gateway home office or by video, call 239-898-1463, or request it at gottesmangroupfl.com. For expired listings, you can also run your numbers on our expired listing calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long did 11532 Stonecreek Circle take to sell?
11532 Stonecreek Circle in Marina Bay, Fort Myers sold in 24 days on market. For comparison, the 44 Gateway area closings in August averaged 78 days on market, with a median of 49. Staging, strategic pricing and targeted marketing shortened the timeline.
Can I sell my Fort Myers home for what I paid if I bought at the peak?
Yes, it is possible when the home is prepared and priced correctly. Our Marina Bay sellers bought at the height of the COVID market and sold for the same price they paid, in 24 days, after professional staging and a targeted Fort Myers marketing launch.
Does staging cost the seller money upfront?
Not with The Gottesman Group. We stage listings with no upfront cost to the seller. Staging helps buyers understand scale and flow, photographs far better online, and is one of the most reliable ways to protect price in Fort Myers.
Where is Marina Bay in Fort Myers?
Marina Bay is a community in Fort Myers, Florida, in Lee County. The Gottesman Group sells homes in Marina Bay and throughout Fort Myers, Gateway, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs and Naples.
What should I do before listing a home I am relocating from?
Start with a pricing analysis, a staging plan and a marketing timeline that fits your move date. A remote sale works best when one agent coordinates staging, vendors, showings and closing so you are not managing the house from out of state.
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Source: MLS closing data for The Gottesman Group's August 2026 closings. Gateway area comparison: all 44 Gateway area closings in August 2026.
