Vince Jackson and VKJ Properties Group at Ellingson Properties

09/23/2026

🏡 25 YEARS OF BREVARD REAL ESTATE
25 Years. 25 Lessons. One Local Perspective.
LESSON #18: SOMETIMES THE BEST DEAL IS THE ONE YOU DON’T BUY
After 25 years in real estate, I’ve learned that one of the most valuable things a Realtor can sometimes say to a client is:
“I DON’T THINK YOU SHOULD BUY THIS PROPERTY.”
That may sound strange coming from someone whose job is helping people buy and sell real estate.
But my job isn't simply to help someone buy a property.
My job is to help them make a good real estate decision.
And sometimes the right decision is to walk away.
🚩 DON’T IGNORE THE RED FLAGS
Every property has imperfections.
But there's a difference between cosmetic issues and problems that could become expensive.
A roof nearing the end of its life, significant water intrusion, structural concerns, aging mechanical systems or other major issues can completely change the economics of a purchase.
The question isn't simply:
“Can this be fixed?”
Almost anything can be fixed.
The better question is:
“DOES IT STILL MAKE SENSE AFTER IT’S FIXED?”
💰 A LOW PRICE DOESN’T ALWAYS MEAN A GOOD DEAL
Buyers naturally get excited when they find something priced below the competition.
But price is only one part of value.
If you save $30,000 on the purchase but immediately need $50,000 worth of work, did you really get a bargain?
Sometimes you did.
Sometimes you didn't.
That's why you have to look at the entire investment, not just the asking price.
📍 YOU CAN FIX THE HOUSE. YOU CAN’T FIX THE LOCATION.
Kitchens can be remodeled.
Bathrooms can be updated.
Roofs can be replaced.
But you can't move the property away from a busy road, change what's next door or relocate the entire neighborhood.
Some compromises are fixable.
Others are permanent.
📄 DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE
Inspections, surveys, disclosures, insurance considerations, title matters, zoning, permits, HOA or condo information and other due-diligence items can reveal things you didn't know when you first walked through the property.
That information isn't there to scare you away.
It's there to help you make an informed decision.
🤝 DON’T LET EMOTION TAKE OVER THE NEGOTIATION
Once buyers imagine themselves living in a home, it can become difficult to walk away.
That's understandable.
But there comes a point where winning the negotiation can become more important than making a good purchase.
THE GOAL ISN’T TO WIN THE HOUSE. THE GOAL IS TO MAKE A GOOD DECISION.
⏳ THERE WILL BE ANOTHER PROPERTY
This can be difficult to believe when you've spent months searching.
But I've watched buyers walk away from properties they thought they couldn't lose—and later find something that made much more sense.
Sometimes the property you don't buy saves you from years of headaches.
WALKING AWAY ISN’T LOSING.
If the inspection changes the economics…
If the property doesn't fit your goals…
If the numbers stop making sense…
If the seller won't address a legitimate issue…
Or if you discover something you simply aren't comfortable with…
Walking away—when your contract and circumstances allow it—may be the smartest decision you make.
A GOOD REALTOR SHOULDN’T JUST HELP YOU KNOW WHEN TO BUY. THEY SHOULD HELP YOU RECOGNIZE WHEN IT MAY BE TIME TO WALK AWAY.
Twenty-five years of experience has taught me that closing every deal isn't the goal.
Helping a client make the right decision is.
Because sometimes…
THE BEST DEAL IS THE ONE YOU DON’T BUY.
👇 BUYER QUESTION OF THE DAY:
What would be the biggest reason you'd walk away from a property?
A) 🚩 Major inspection problems
B) 💰 Repairs make the numbers stop working
C) 📍 Location concerns
D) 🏠 Insurance or property-condition issues
E) 📄 Title, HOA, zoning or other due-diligence concerns
F) 🤝 The seller simply won't negotiate
Tell me your biggest deal-breaker in the comments.
Vince Jackson, REALTOR®
The Difference in Marketing
Serving Brevard County Since 2001
📞 321-626-1570
📧 [email protected]
🌐 VinceJacksonProperties.com

09/22/2026

🏡 25 YEARS OF BREVARD REAL ESTATE
25 Years. 25 Lessons. One Local Perspective.
LESSON #17: INVESTMENT PROPERTY — BUY THE NUMBERS, NOT THE EMOTION
Over my 25 years in real estate, I’ve worked with investors buying everything from single-family rentals and condos to multifamily and commercial properties.
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is simple:
A GREAT PROPERTY ISN’T ALWAYS A GREAT INVESTMENT.
You may love the neighborhood.
You may love the house.
You may love the finishes.
You may even think, “I’d live here myself.”
But if you're buying an investment property, that's not the most important question.
The question is:
DO THE NUMBERS WORK?
💰 START WITH REALISTIC INCOME
What can the property realistically rent for?
Not what you hope it will rent for.
Look at comparable rentals, current competition, vacancy and what tenants are actually willing to pay.
🧾 DON’T FORGET THE EXPENSES
Mortgage payments are only part of the equation.
Property taxes. Insurance. HOA or condo fees. Maintenance. Repairs. Property management. Landscaping. Vacancy. Capital improvements.
A property can produce impressive gross rent and still generate disappointing cash flow once the expenses are considered.
📊 CASH FLOW MATTERS
After collecting the rent and paying the expenses, what's actually left?
A good investment analysis needs to consider the property's net operating income and potential cash flow, not simply the monthly rent.
🔨 PLAN FOR THE THINGS THAT WILL BREAK
Roofs don't last forever.
Neither do air conditioners, water heaters or appliances.
If every dollar of rent is needed just to make the deal work today, what happens when a major repair comes tomorrow?
Good investors build those possibilities into their numbers.
📍 LOCATION STILL MATTERS
Investment property is still real estate.
A strong location can affect tenant demand, vacancy, rent potential and resale value.
But the “best” investment location isn't necessarily the neighborhood where you would personally choose to live.
You're buying for the market you're trying to serve.
📈 APPRECIATION SHOULD BE THE BONUS—NOT THE ENTIRE PLAN
Property values can rise over time, but appreciation isn't guaranteed.
If the only way an investment makes sense is because you're counting on the property being worth significantly more in a few years, you're making an assumption about the future.
I prefer to look closely at whether the investment makes sense based on what we can reasonably evaluate today.
INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE IS A BUSINESS DECISION.
That's where emotion can become expensive.
A beautiful kitchen doesn't fix poor cash flow.
Fresh paint doesn't fix an unrealistic rent projection.
And falling in love with a property doesn't make the numbers work.
BUY THE NUMBERS. NOT THE EMOTION.
That doesn't mean every investment has to fit the same formula.
Some investors prioritize monthly cash flow.
Others focus on long-term appreciation potential, redevelopment opportunities or building a portfolio over time.
But whatever your strategy is, know the strategy before you buy.
After 25 years in real estate, I've seen good investments and I've seen properties that looked like good investments until someone actually ran the numbers.
THE DEAL SHOULD MAKE SENSE ON A SPREADSHEET BEFORE YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH IT IN PERSON.
👇 INVESTOR QUESTION OF THE DAY:
If you were buying an investment property, which would matter most to you?
A) 💵 Monthly Cash Flow
B) 📈 Long-Term Appreciation Potential
C) 📍 Location
D) 🔨 Value-Add Opportunity
E) 🏠 Low Maintenance
F) A combination of all of them
What would drive your decision?
Vince Jackson, REALTOR®
The Difference in Marketing
Serving Brevard County Since 2001
📞 321-626-1570
📧 [email protected]
🌐 VinceJacksonProperties.com

09/21/2026

🏢 25 YEARS OF BREVARD REAL ESTATE
25 Years. 25 Lessons. One Local Perspective.
LESSON #16: COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE IS A DIFFERENT ANIMAL
I've spent much of my 25-year real estate career working in both residential and commercial real estate throughout Brevard County and Central Florida.
And while both involve real estate, they are very different businesses.
In residential real estate, a buyer may walk into a home and immediately say:
“I love it.”
Commercial real estate usually starts with a very different question:
“DO THE NUMBERS AND THE LOCATION MAKE SENSE?”
Whether you're buying an office, retail building, warehouse, industrial property, investment property or vacant land, commercial real estate requires you to look beyond the building itself.
📍 LOCATION MEANS SOMETHING DIFFERENT
In residential real estate, location often revolves around neighborhood, schools, lifestyle and proximity to amenities.
In commercial real estate, location may mean:
Traffic counts. Visibility. Access. Demographics. Proximity to customers. Workforce. Transportation.
A beautiful building in the wrong location can still be the wrong investment.
💰 THE NUMBERS HAVE TO WORK
For investment property, you're not simply buying walls and a roof.
You're buying an income stream.
Rent, operating expenses, vacancy, lease terms, capitalization rate and potential future expenses can all affect what that property is really worth to an investor.
📄 THE LEASE CAN BE AS IMPORTANT AS THE BUILDING
A commercial property may look like a great investment—but who's occupying it?
How much rent are they paying?
How much time remains on the lease?
Who pays taxes, insurance and maintenance?
What happens when the lease expires?
Sometimes the value isn't just in the real estate.
IT'S IN THE LEASE.
🏗️ ZONING & USE MATTER
Finding the perfect building doesn't help if you can't legally operate your business there.
Zoning, permitted uses, parking requirements, signage, access and other restrictions should be understood before moving forward.
🚚 FUNCTION MATTERS
A warehouse buyer may care about ceiling height, loading areas, truck access and power.
A retailer may care about visibility, parking and traffic.
A restaurant may care about utilities, grease traps, ventilation and seating capacity.
An office user may care about layout and accessibility.
THE SAME PROPERTY CAN BE PERFECT FOR ONE BUSINESS AND COMPLETELY WRONG FOR ANOTHER.
📈 LOOK AT TOMORROW—NOT JUST TODAY
One of the most important parts of commercial real estate is understanding what's happening around the property.
Where is growth occurring?
Where are roads and infrastructure being expanded?
Where are new homes and businesses being built?
Where are employers moving?
I've watched Brevard County change tremendously since I entered real estate in 2001.
Those changes create opportunities—but they can also change the dynamics of an existing property.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ISN'T JUST ABOUT BUYING A BUILDING. IT'S ABOUT BUYING A BUSINESS LOCATION, AN INCOME STREAM OR AN OPPORTUNITY.
That's why commercial transactions require a different way of thinking.
You have to understand the property.
You have to understand the market.
And most importantly—
YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THE NUMBERS.
👇 BUSINESS OWNER QUESTION OF THE DAY:
If you were choosing a location for a business, what would matter most?
A) 📍 Location
B) 🚗 Visibility & Traffic
C) 💰 Purchase Price / Rent
D) 🏢 Building & Layout
E) 📈 Future Growth Around It
F) All of the Above
I'd like to hear what Brevard business owners think.
Vince Jackson, REALTOR®
The Difference in Marketing
Serving Brevard County Since 2001
📞 321-626-1570
📧 [email protected]
🌐 VinceJacksonProperties.com

09/19/2026

The Haulover Canal, which connects the Indian River Lagoon and the Mosquito Lagoon, is a prominent landmark in Merritt Island and a great place to kayak, canoe, and watch the wildlife. 🛶

But did you know that this canal has been in use since 1606? Learn more about one of Brevard County's most historic sites.

https://spacecoastdaily.com/2026/09/brevard-history-merritt-islands-haulover-canal-is-among-brevards-most-historic-sites-used-as-early-as-1606-by-indians-and-explorers/

09/19/2026

09/18/2026

25 YEARS OF BREVARD REAL ESTATE

25 Years. 25 Lessons. One Local Perspective.

LESSON #15: REAL ESTATE IS LOCAL — VERY LOCAL

After 25 years of selling real estate throughout Brevard County, one lesson has become very clear:

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS “THE” REAL ESTATE MARKET.

We hear national headlines all the time:

“Home prices are rising.”
“The market is slowing.”
“Inventory is increasing.”
“It’s a buyer’s market.”
“It’s a seller’s market.”

Those headlines may describe what's happening nationally—or even across Florida.

But they don't necessarily tell you what's happening on your street.

And in Brevard County, that distinction can be significant.

ONE COUNTY. MANY MARKETS.

Viera isn't Cocoa Beach.

Cocoa Beach isn't Titusville.

Titusville isn't Melbourne Beach.

Melbourne Beach isn't Palm Bay.

And even within the same city, different neighborhoods can behave very differently.

SOMETIMES THE MARKET CAN CHANGE IN JUST A FEW MILES.

NEIGHBORHOODS MATTER

Two homes with similar square footage and similar features can have very different values because they're located in different neighborhoods.

Schools, amenities, lot sizes, age of homes, community reputation, HOA structure and buyer demand can all influence value.

LOCATION WITHIN A NEIGHBORHOOD MATTERS

Even inside the same subdivision, values aren't necessarily equal.

Waterfront versus interior.

Golf course versus non-golf course.

Cul-de-sac versus a busier road.

Preserve view versus another home behind you.

Sometimes one street can make a difference.

PROPERTY TYPE MATTERS

Single-family homes, condos, townhomes, waterfront properties, acreage and luxury homes don't necessarily move together.

One segment of the market can be strong while another is experiencing more inventory and longer selling times.

PRICE RANGE MATTERS

A $300,000 home and a $1.5 million home may be located only minutes apart—but they're competing for completely different buyers.

The supply, demand and negotiating environment can be very different.

LOCAL DATA BEATS NATIONAL HEADLINES

National real estate news can be useful for understanding broad trends.

But if you're deciding whether to buy, sell or price a property, the information that matters most is what's happening with comparable properties in your immediate market.

How many are for sale?

How long are they taking to sell?

What are buyers actually paying?

How many price reductions are happening?

What has sold recently?

What is your competition today?

Those answers tell you much more than a national headline.

THE NATIONAL MARKET DOESN’T SELL YOUR HOUSE. YOUR LOCAL MARKET DOES.

That's why I've always believed local experience matters.

I've spent 25 years watching Brevard County grow and change—not just as one county, but community by community and neighborhood by neighborhood.

Understanding those differences can affect how you price a property, how you market it, how you negotiate and ultimately how you make a real estate decision.

REAL ESTATE IS LOCAL. SOMETIMES IT’S LOCAL DOWN TO THE STREET.

BREVARD QUESTION OF THE DAY:

Which area do you think has changed the most over the last 25 years?

A) Viera
B) Cocoa Beach / Beachside
C) Melbourne
D) Palm Bay
E) Titusville / North Brevard
F) Somewhere else

Tell me your answer—and why—in the comments.

Vince Jackson, REALTOR®
The Difference in Marketing
Serving Brevard County Since 2001

321-626-1570
[email protected]
VinceJacksonProperties.com

09/17/2026

25 YEARS OF BREVARD REAL ESTATE

25 Years. 25 Lessons. One Local Perspective.

LESSON #14: YOUR FIRST HOME DOESN’T HAVE TO BE YOUR DREAM HOME

One of the biggest changes I’ve seen over 25 years in real estate is how many first-time buyers feel like their first home needs to check every box.

The perfect neighborhood.
The perfect kitchen.
The perfect backyard.
Plenty of bedrooms.
A pool.
A two-car garage.
Completely updated.

There’s nothing wrong with wanting those things.

But here’s something I’ve learned:

YOUR FIRST HOME DOESN’T HAVE TO BE YOUR FOREVER HOME.

For many people, the first home is simply the first step.

START WHERE YOU CAN

Your first home may be smaller than you imagined.

It may need some updating.

It may not have the pool, oversized kitchen or extra bedroom you eventually want.

That doesn’t mean it’s the wrong home.

It may be the home that gets you started.

OWNERSHIP CAN HELP BUILD EQUITY

Instead of waiting until you can afford everything on your wish list, buying the right property within your budget can give you an opportunity to begin building equity over time.

That equity may eventually help you make the move into your next home.

YOU CAN IMPROVE A HOME

Paint can change.

Flooring can change.

Kitchens and bathrooms can be updated.

Landscaping can be improved.

Sometimes buyers eliminate a perfectly good home because they're focused on things that can be changed instead of the things that can't.

FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN’T CHANGE

You can remodel a kitchen.

You can't move the lot.

You can't make the neighborhood closer to work.

You can't change what's next door.

That's why I often tell buyers to pay close attention to location, neighborhood, lot and floor plan before worrying about cosmetic details.

THINK IN STEPS, NOT JUST DESTINATIONS

Real estate can be a progression.

First home → build equity → next home → long-term home.

Not everyone follows that path, and markets never guarantee appreciation. But you don't necessarily have to make your final housing decision with your very first purchase.

DON’T LET “PERFECT” KEEP YOU FROM “RIGHT”

I've watched buyers pass on good opportunities because they were waiting for a home that checked every single box.

Perfect homes are rare.

And even when you find one, your definition of “perfect” may change five or ten years from now.

Your career can change.

Your family can change.

Your lifestyle can change.

What matters is whether the home makes sense for your life today and your goals for tomorrow.

YOUR FIRST HOME ISN’T THE FINISH LINE. IT CAN BE THE STARTING LINE.

One of the most rewarding parts of being in real estate for 25 years is watching that progression.

Helping someone buy their first home…

Then years later helping them sell it and move into the next one.

And sometimes doing it again.

That's when you realize real estate isn't always about finding one perfect house.

It's about making good decisions at each stage of life.

FIRST-TIME BUYER QUESTION:

If buying your first home meant compromising on ONE thing, what would you give up?

A) Pool
B) Extra Bedroom
C) Updated Kitchen
D) Square Footage
E) Two-Car Garage
F) Location — this is the one I’d be very careful about!

What would you choose?

Vince Jackson, REALTOR®
The Difference in Marketing
Serving Brevard County Since 2001

321-626-1570
[email protected]
VinceJacksonProperties.com

09/16/2026

25 YEARS OF BREVARD REAL ESTATE

25 Years. 25 Lessons. One Local Perspective.

LESSON #13: WHAT 25 YEARS HAS TAUGHT ME ABOUT BUYERS

After 25 years in real estate, I've worked with a lot of buyers.

First-time buyers. Growing families. Retirees. Investors. Executives relocating to the Space Coast. People moving across town and people moving across the country.

Every buyer is different.

But after thousands of conversations, showings, offers and closings, I've learned something important:

BUYERS DON'T ALWAYS BUY THE HOUSE THEY THOUGHT THEY WANTED.

Most buyers begin their search with a list.

4 bedrooms.
3 bathrooms.
Pool.
Updated kitchen.
Certain square footage.
Specific neighborhood.
Under a certain price.

Those things matter.

But once we start looking at homes, something interesting often happens.

The list begins to change.

BUYERS BUY HOW A HOME MAKES THEM FEEL

You can compare bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage on paper.

But sometimes a buyer walks through the front door and immediately says:

“This feels like home.”

That's something a spreadsheet can't measure.

LOCATION OFTEN BECOMES MORE IMPORTANT

A buyer may start out wanting the biggest house possible.

Then they realize they'd rather have a smaller home closer to work, family, schools, the beach, boating, restaurants or the lifestyle they actually want.

THE FLOOR PLAN CAN MATTER MORE THAN SQUARE FOOTAGE

I've shown larger homes that felt small and smaller homes that lived much bigger.

How the space works can be more important than the number printed on the listing.

PERFECT IS RARE

Almost every home requires some compromise.

Maybe the kitchen isn't exactly what you wanted.

Maybe one bathroom needs updating.

Maybe the backyard isn't perfect.

The question isn't whether the home checks every box.

It's whether it checks the right boxes.

PRICE MATTERS—BUT VALUE MATTERS MORE

The least expensive home isn't automatically the best deal.

Sometimes paying a little more for the right location, condition or features can make far more sense than buying something cheaper that requires major work or doesn't fit your lifestyle.

WHAT BUYERS SAY THEY WANT AND WHAT THEY ACTUALLY CHOOSE CAN BE DIFFERENT

This is one of the most interesting parts of my job.

A buyer can describe their perfect home to me in detail—and then fall in love with something completely different.

And that's okay.

A GOOD HOME SEARCH ISN'T JUST ABOUT FINDING WHAT YOU ASKED FOR. IT'S ABOUT DISCOVERING WHAT ACTUALLY MATTERS TO YOU.

That's why I don't believe a Realtor's job is simply to open doors.

It's to listen.

To notice what you like.

To understand what you don't.

To ask the right questions.

To point out things you may not have considered.

And sometimes—to show you a property you might have skipped online.

Because after 25 years, one thing I've learned about buyers is this:

THE HOME YOU THINK YOU WANT ISN'T ALWAYS THE HOME YOU'LL LOVE.

Sometimes you have to walk through the door to know.

HOME BUYER QUESTION OF THE DAY:

If you had to choose, which ONE would you compromise on?

A) Square Footage
B) Updates / Finishes
C) Having a Pool
D) An Extra Bedroom
E) Location
F) I'm waiting for everything!

Put your answer in the comments. I'm curious to see which one Brevard buyers are most willing to give up.

Vince Jackson, REALTOR®
The Difference in Marketing
Serving Brevard County Since 2001

321-626-1570
[email protected]
VinceJacksonProperties.com

09/15/2026

25 YEARS OF BREVARD REAL ESTATE

25 Years. 25 Lessons. One Local Perspective.

LESSON #12: NEW CONSTRUCTION VS. RESALE — WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Over the past 25 years, I've helped buyers purchase everything from older Florida homes to brand-new construction.

And one question comes up again and again:

“SHOULD I BUY NEW CONSTRUCTION OR AN EXISTING HOME?”

The answer isn't as simple as new is better or resale is a better value.

Both can be great choices.

The better question is:

WHICH ONE MAKES THE MOST SENSE FOR YOU?

NEW CONSTRUCTION

There's certainly something appealing about being the first person to live in a home.

New construction can offer modern floor plans, current building standards, energy-efficient features, new roofs and mechanical systems, and the ability to select certain finishes or upgrades.

Depending on the builder and community, there may also be attractive incentives.

But remember:

The advertised base price isn't always the price of the home you actually want.

Lot premiums, structural options, design-center selections, appliances, window treatments, landscaping and other upgrades can add up quickly.

RESALE HOMES

With a resale home, you can see exactly what you're buying.

The neighborhood is established. The landscaping has matured. You can evaluate the home's actual location, condition and surroundings.

And depending on the property, things you may pay extra for with new construction could already be included—such as a pool, fence, upgraded landscaping, window treatments or other improvements.

Of course, an existing home may also come with older systems and future maintenance expenses.

LOCATION CAN CHANGE THE EQUATION

This is especially important in Brevard County.

New construction may give you the home you want—but an established neighborhood may give you a location that simply can't be recreated.

Sometimes you're choosing between:

A newer home farther from where you want to be…

and

An older home in exactly the location you want.

That can be a much bigger decision than granite versus quartz.

COMPARE THE TOTAL COST

Don't just compare two asking prices.

Look at the entire picture:

Purchase price + upgrades + lot premium + potential repairs + insurance + HOA/CDD costs + maintenance + what is already included with the property.

That's how you begin making a meaningful comparison.

AND YES—YOU CAN USE YOUR OWN REALTOR WITH A BUILDER

One thing buyers sometimes misunderstand is the role of the builder's sales representative.

They're there to sell homes for the builder.

Having your own Realtor gives you someone focused on your side of the transaction—helping you compare communities, evaluate pricing and options, understand the contract and keep the bigger picture in mind.

NEW CONSTRUCTION ISN'T AUTOMATICALLY BETTER. RESALE ISN'T AUTOMATICALLY A BETTER DEAL.

The right home is the one that best fits your budget, location, lifestyle and long-term goals.

After 25 years in Brevard real estate, I've learned that buyers sometimes become so focused on whether a house is new that they forget the most important question:

IS IT THE RIGHT HOME?

WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

You have the same budget. Which one gets your vote?

A) Brand-new home with modern finishes
B) Established home in a mature neighborhood
C) Resale with a pool and upgrades already included
D) Whichever gives me the best overall value

Put your answer in the comments—and tell me why.

Vince Jackson, REALTOR®
The Difference in Marketing
Serving Brevard County Since 2001

321-626-1570
[email protected]
VinceJacksonProperties.com

09/14/2026

25 YEARS OF BREVARD REAL ESTATE

25 Years. 25 Lessons. One Local Perspective.

LESSON #11: WATERFRONT — THE VIEW IS ONLY PART OF THE STORY

Living on the water is one of the things that makes Brevard County real estate special.

Over my 25 years in real estate, I've worked with buyers and sellers throughout our waterfront communities, and I've learned an important lesson:

TWO WATERFRONT HOMES CAN LOOK SIMILAR ONLINE AND BE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT PROPERTIES.

A beautiful view certainly matters.

But when you're buying waterfront property, the view is only the beginning.

WHAT KIND OF WATERFRONT IS IT?

Oceanfront. Riverfront. Canal front. Lakefront.

Each offers a completely different lifestyle—and each has different considerations when it comes to value.

WHERE CAN THE WATER TAKE YOU?

For boaters, this can be one of the biggest questions.

Canal location, access to the Indian or Banana River, proximity to an inlet and the route to open water can make a significant difference.

DOCKAGE MATTERS

Having a dock doesn't automatically mean it works for your boat.

Dock condition, lifts, water depth and the property's waterfront configuration all need to be considered.

DON'T FORGET THE BRIDGES

If you're buying waterfront property because you own—or plan to own—a boat, bridge clearance can completely change whether a particular property works for you.

THE HOUSE IS ONLY HALF THE PURCHASE

Seawalls, docks, boat lifts and other waterfront improvements can represent substantial investments.

Their age and condition deserve attention just like the roof, plumbing, electrical system and A/C.

LIFESTYLE HAS VALUE

Sometimes the reason someone pays a premium for waterfront isn't something you can calculate on a spreadsheet.

It's walking outside in the morning and seeing the water.

Watching dolphins or manatees from the backyard.

Fishing from your dock.

Getting in the boat without ever getting in the car.

Or sitting outside at sunset and remembering why you live in Florida.

WITH WATERFRONT REAL ESTATE, YOU'RE NOT JUST BUYING THE VIEW. YOU'RE BUYING ACCESS, LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE.

That's also why waterfront properties can be difficult to compare.

A home a few streets away may have similar square footage, bedrooms and upgrades—but completely different water access.

An online estimate may see two similar houses.

A local Realtor should understand why they aren't necessarily comparable.

After 25 years of selling real estate in Brevard County, that's one lesson I would give anyone considering waterfront property:

Understand the water just as well as you understand the house.

WATERFRONT QUESTION OF THE DAY:

If you could choose only one for your Brevard waterfront home, what would matter most?

A) Direct ocean views
B) Deep-water boating access
C) Private dock & boat lift
D) Incredible sunsets
E) Quick access to the inlet
F) Just give me water in the backyard!

Put your choice in the comments.

Vince Jackson, REALTOR®
The Difference in Marketing
Serving Brevard County Since 2001

321-626-1570
[email protected]
VinceJacksonProperties.com