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When you’re searching for waterfront homes in Tampa and surrounding areas, you need a realtor you can trust. With over 20 years of experience, we have helped buyers find their perfect waterfront property.

Tampa Waterfront Homes Realtor

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Waterfront Real Estate Experts

The greater Tampa Bay area is the perfect opportunity for those seeking waterfront living, with its numerous beaches, bays, and stunning shorelines. At Selling Sunsets of Florida, our team of expert real estate agents helps buyers navigate the Tampa real estate market, turning their dream of coastal living into reality.

When we help our buyers find their ideal waterfront home, we start by understanding the unique preferences and requirements of each client, including the type of water access they desire—whether it’s deep-water access for large vessels or shallow entries for smaller boats.

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Why Consider a Waterfront Home Realtor?

When purchasing a waterfront home, it is essential to have an experienced real estate agent with extensive knowledge of the unique challenges of waterfront properties. Our team at Selling Sunsets of Florida specializes in several key areas to provide the best service and expertise to our clients when it comes to beachfront homes, and houses on the river, lake, or canal. .

Things to Know When Looking For Waterfront Real Estate

Due to the many different zone restrictions and other specific requirements for waterfront properties, it’s important to know all of the details when it comes to your next dream home. Waterfront real estate agents bring a blend of specialized knowledge and skills to help navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of purchasing property by the water.

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Regulations That Can Affect Waterfront Property Ownership

This can vary significantly from one location to another, which includes:

  • zoning laws,
  • dock permits,
  • and environmental restrictions.

By providing expert guidance on these technical aspects, we help our clients make informed decisions and avoid any potential legal or logistical issues.

WATERFRONT HOMES FAQ’S

Waterfront properties often come with unique zoning laws, building restrictions, and environmental protections. It’s important to understand what you can and can’t do with the property.

For example, you may be required to keep buildings a certain distance from the water to protect against flooding or erosion. Zoning might also restrict the types of activities or structures allowed on the property.

With our knowledge of local regulations and years of experience in waterfront real estate, we will provide you with clear and comprehensive guidance on navigating regulations associated with your desired property.

If you plan to have a boat, you’ll need to consider the depth of the water, tidal variations, and the type of dock that’s allowed or required. Different locations have different regulations for docking and boating.

Our team is committed to guiding you through the process and ensuring that your home has your desired water access and meets all your boating needs.

Flooding and erosion are common concerns for waterfront properties. Understanding the property’s flood zone, flood insurance requirements, and potential erosion issues is crucial.

Our team will provide the property’s flood zone designation, including any associated flood insurance requirements and assess the potential vulnerability to erosion. We will explore solutions to mitigate risks and provide guidance to ensure that you make a well-informed decision when purchasing your dream waterfront home.

The process typically starts with getting pre-approved for a mortgage, followed by house hunting, making an offer, securing financing, having the home inspected, and closing on the property.

Closing costs are fees associated with finalizing your mortgage and can include appraisal fees, title insurance, and escrow deposits. These typically range from 2% to 5% of the loan amount.

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Ready to Purchase a Waterfront Home?

Whether you’re still getting ready, have any questions regarding the home buying process or looking to find a home that fits your lifestyle, our team can help!

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