Downloadable waterfront guides

Carrie’s Merritt Island waterfront checklists.

Use these checklists before touring, listing, or comparing waterfront property. They are written for real buyer and seller decisions, not generic real estate browsing.

Waterfront Buyer Checklist

  • Identify preferred waterway type: canal, Sykes Creek, Banana River, Indian River, or riverfront.
  • Ask about bridge clearance, water depth, dock/lift capacity, seawall age, and permits.
  • Review flood zone, insurance conversation, outdoor living, and resale fit before writing an offer.
Ask Carrie for the checklist

Waterfront Seller Prep List

  • Collect seawall, dock, lift, roof, window, and major-system records.
  • Prepare a waterfront feature sheet that explains water access and lifestyle value.
  • Use photos and video to show the waterway, outdoor spaces, and neighborhood setting.
Seller guide

Carrie’s Waterfront Tip

When a canal home looks perfect online, do not stop at the photos. Compare the canal route, bridge clearance, dock/lift setup, seawall condition, sunlight, outdoor living space, and how the waterway feels at different times of day.