Sell a Waterfront Home in Destin, FL
for $99 — Full MLS Exposure
Florida waterfront homes command the state's highest prices, and the highest commissions. On a $900,000 waterfront property, a traditional 3% listing agent earns $27,000. Our flat fee MLS listing is $99 with the same MLS and Zillow reach. Keep the difference.
Waterfront Home market in Destin, FL
Destin. The World's Luckiest Fishing Village. Is one of Florida's most recognized vacation destinations and features one of the Gulf Coast's most productive short-term rental markets. Gulf-front condos range from $350,000 for older units to $2M+ for newer luxury properties. The vacation rental economy is robust, a 3-bedroom Gulf-view condo can generate $60,000–$120,000 annually. National buyers from Atlanta, Nashville, Houston, and Dallas dominate the vacation home market. Flat fee sellers on ECAR MLS with national syndication reach this out-of-state buyer pool immediately upon listing.
Key considerations for selling a Waterfront Home in Destin
Flood zone & insurance disclosure
Disclose the FEMA flood zone designation and current flood insurance costs. Post-Hurricane Ian, buyers are acutely sensitive to flood risk and insurance premiums, high insurance costs can affect financing qualification.
Dock & boat lift permits
Disclose the permit status of any dock, davit, boat lift, or seawall. Unpermitted structures delay or kill sales. Obtain copies of all dock permits and include them in your disclosure package.
Seawall condition
Seawall replacement costs $500–$1,500+ per linear foot. Have your seawall inspected and disclose its age and condition. Buyers' inspection contingency will almost certainly include a seawall inspection.
Water access type
Specify: ocean frontage, direct Gulf access, navigable canal with or without fixed bridges, freshwater lake, river, or bay. Water access type fundamentally determines price and buyer pool.
Photography matters most here
Waterfront homes sell on lifestyle, invest in professional aerial/drone photography and twilight shots. Aerial photos of the water, dock, and surrounding area convert Zillow scrollers into showing requests.
Insurance Premium impact
Florida waterfront insurance has skyrocketed since 2022. Provide your current premium and carrier name, buyers need to budget for this, and some lenders require insurance commitments before issuing loan approval.
What you keep selling a Waterfront Home in Destin
Based on an estimated $962,500 waterfront home in Destin.
Selling a Waterfront Home in Destin — common questions
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