Before You Buy That Waterfront Canal Home in Southwest Florida… Watch This! 18 MUST ASK QUESTIONS!

???? Before You Buy That Waterfront Dream Home in Southwest Florida… Watch This!

Thinking about buying a canal-front, Gulf-access, or waterfront home in Southwest Florida? ????️
Before you sign that contract, make sure your boat — and your lifestyle — will actually fit.

???? I’m Chris Glaser — USCG Boat Captain and Realtor — and in this video, I’ll walk you through the 18 must-ask questions to help you avoid costly surprises and bad boat access.

From dock sizes, lift weight, canal depths, bridge clearances, to HOA restrictions and insurance costs — this is your ultimate buyer checklist if you're looking for a boat-friendly home in:

✅ Cape Coral
✅ Fort Myers Beach
✅ Marco Island
✅ Naples
✅ Estero & Bonita Springs

???? What You’ll Learn:
• Can your boat fit on the lift?
• Will you get stuck at low tide?
• Are there hidden restrictions on the dock or lift?
• How do HOAs affect boat access?
• And much more…

???? Don’t risk buying a “waterfront” home that doesn’t meet your boating needs.

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00:00 – Intro: Don’t Buy the Wrong Waterfront Home
00:45 – Why Boat Access Matters in SWFL Real Estate
01:30 – Dock & Lift Questions You Must Ask
 • Dock permits, dimensions, materials
 • Lift capacity vs. your boat weight
 • Service history & functionality

03:45 – Canal & Waterway Access Essentials
 • Gulf access vs. indirect access
 • Bridge clearance and boat height
 • Tidal depth and shoaling issues

06:15 – Neighborhood Rules & HOA Restrictions
 • Dock/lift approval requirements
 • Short-term rental usage of docks
 • Setbacks, seawall rules, mangrove limits

08:30 – Insurance & Maintenance Costs
 • Flood zones and annual premiums
 • Windstorm policies
 • Dock/lift servicing costs

10:30 – Lifestyle Fit: Boating Use & Daily Functionality
 • Boat type vs. home setup
 • Kayaks, paddleboards, jet ski storage
 • Proximity to marinas & fuel docks

12:30 – Real Buyer Mistakes to Avoid
 • True stories of overlooked details
 • Costly surprises I’ve helped buyers avoid

13:30 – Final Thoughts & Your Next Step
 • How to work with a Realtor who knows the water
 • Free consult link & contact info
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**All stats, data, house pricing, and anything else mentioned is always subject to change and is provided merely as an example at the time of this recording**
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