Buying a Fort Myers - Cape Coral Home

My focus is to make the process of buying a home as efficient and seamless as possible. It is my job to support you in finding the right home with the best possible terms, and to assist you through the entire process. This section will help explain the process of buying a home. This material will familiarize you with the various activities, documents and procedures that you will experience in the purchase of your home.

I am a full time professional real estate agent with extensive knowledge of the Fort Myers - Cape Coral market. Licensed by the State of Florida to provide real estate services I abide by a strict Code of Ethics to provide you with the highest level of service. I am committed to serving you with integrity and respect.

A large part of my work is performed “behind the scenes”: previewing homes, researching comparable sales, gaining market knowledge, evaluating changing legislation and maintaining my professional credentials. For every hour I spend showing you homes, I will spend numerous hours in preparation. I constantly acquire new and updated information that will help me to better serve you.

I work entirely on commission, which I receive only if I initiate and complete a transaction. I am compensated only when all of your needs have been satisfied and you take ownership of your new home.

SERVICES I PROVIDE MY BUYERS

I perform the following services for my clients interested in purchasing a home:

Educate you about current market conditions
Provide instant access to Foreclosure and Short Sale listings
Obtain a Buyer’s Relocation Package for you
Conduct a daily search for appropriate properties
Schedule immediate showings of appropriate properties
Provide experienced counsel when writing a competitive offer
Provide you with a list of reputable lenders
Provide you with a list of qualified and licensed inspectors or contractors
Help you visualize cosmetic updating
Provide utilities, phone list, and change of address forms prior to closing
Be present at closing at the title company
Offer continued service beyond the sale

What you should know before you buy a LOT in Cape Coral

The City of Cape Coral is divided into four main quadrants, Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast. All the Avenues, Boulevards, Courts, and Places generally run North to South. All Lanes, Parkways, Streets, and Terraces generally run East to West. Another tip to remember is the first one or two digits of the building numbers identify the cross streets.

Within the four Main Quadrants, the city is further divided by unit numbers. Unit numbers range from 1 to 98; typically each unit is 1 square mile, with some variations.

TYPES OF LOTS

A standard Cape Coral building site consists of two (2) lots measuring 40' x 125' each with a total of 80' x 125'. A triple lot site would be 120' x 125'. Other variations exist such as the pie shaped, or irregular lot.

OFF-WATER LOTS: These are the most abundant of lots in Cape Coral. The values of these lots varies directly with its availability to services like city water and sewer and the proximity to amenities such as shopping, recreation, etc.

FRESHWATER LOTS: These lots are located on land locked canals and/or lakes. They do not have access to the Gulf of Mexico.

GULF ACCESS LOTS: These lots have access to the Gulf of Mexico. To travel to the Gulf, all boats from this type of lot must pass under a bridge. Boat size is restricted in most cases. However, even large boats (up to 30 ft. in length), have been able to pass under with no problem.

DIRECT ACCESS LOTS: Also known as "Sailboat Access". The access from this type of lot is unobstructed by any bridges less than 55 ft high or no bridges at all. Some direct access lots would still be subject to a boat lock (south) or a boat lift (north).

LAKEFRONT LOTS: These type of lots may be either saltwater or freshwater.

RIVERFRONT LOTS: This type of lot borders the Caloosahatchee River.

GOLF COURSE LOTS: This type of lot would be located at one of the five golf courses located in Cape Coral.

CANAL LOTS
The city of Cape Coral has over 400 miles of Saltwater and Freshwater Canals, more than the city of Venice, Italy. The width of the canals range vary from 50' to 260' and middle depths that range from 8' to 18'. All salt water property has access to the Gulf of Mexico.

The value of waterfront property is based on a number of features including:

Travel time from your property to the Gulf (travel within the city canal system is at no wake speed)
Restrictions such as bridges, locks or lifts
Width of the canal
Intersecting views
Rear exposure

These factors all play a significant role in the lot's value.

TYPES OF SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE TO YOUR LOT

SOUTHERN EXPOSURE: Typically the most sought after as it offers an abundance of direct sunlight to the rear of the home which heats the pool.

NORTHERN EXPOSURE: This type of exposure is cooler for your home and offers less direct sunlight.

WESTERN EXPOSURE: This type of exposure offers indirect and direct sunlight to the rear or lanai area of the home. Western exposures are famous for their Cape Coral sunsets.

EASTERN EXPOSURE: This type of exposure is completely in the shade in the afternoon hours, however has full exposure to the morning sun.