Buying a Home on the Coast

1. 1

   Talk goals and budget

   Share your must-haves, timeline and preferred communities.

2. 2

   Get pre-approved

   A lender pre-approval clarifies your price range and strengthens offers.

3. 3

   Check insurance early

   Get homeowners and flood insurance quotes for homes you like.

4. 4

   Search and tour

   Use the Redfin Home Search and tour homes with David.

5. 5

   Make an offer

   Review recent comparable sales and negotiate terms.

6. 6

   Inspect and close

   Schedule inspections, review documents and get the keys.

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Buyer guides

• Relocating to Northeast Florida: A Practical Starter GuideWhat to think about when moving to the coast between St. Augustine and New Smyrna Beach.
• Buying a Waterfront Home in Florida: What to CheckOceanfront, Intracoastal, river and canal homes each come with their own questions.
• Finding No-HOA Homes on the Florida CoastPros, cons and where to look for homes without a homeowners association.
• Choosing a Retirement or 55+ CommunityQuestions to ask when comparing active-adult communities.
• Comparing Flagler and Volusia County CommunitiesA side-by-side look at Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Ormond Beach, Daytona, Port Orange and New Smyrna.