Selling a Waterfront Home

Waterfront buyers tend to ask detailed questions: Is the dock permitted? When was the seawall last repaired? Is there an elevation certificate? Has the home flooded? Sellers who gather those answers early usually have an easier time once offers start coming in. These guides cover preparation, documentation, and how to describe the water frontage accurately.

Seller disclosure requirements are set by state law, and several states have added flood-related questions in recent years. Your listing agent and a real estate attorney in your state can tell you what you must disclose and how. We focus on what to gather and what to ask, not on what any particular state requires.