A Brief Introduction to Captiva Island Real Estate

Captiva Island real estate for sale is different from the real estate for sale on Sanibel Island and in Ft. Myers. It is also governed by different real estate rules, regulations and standards.

Captiva Island’s real estate options include single family homes, condominiums and increasingly rarely, vacant land. Homes can be found along both the bay and the Gulf and it is not unusual for homes to have both bay and Gulf access. This means you can dock your boat on one end of your property, close to the open water access of the Gulf, and walk the beach along the Gulf of Mexico itself on the opposite end. This feature of dual access is extremely rare in southwest Florida.

These attributes make Captiva Island’s real estate market unique. In addition, the market is constantly changing because of its small size, recent sales, and current inventory. The only constant is that in a region that attracts both sophisticated investors and second home buyers, Captiva Island real estate for sale is always in demand.

Buyers who are looking for Captiva Island real estate for sale should choose an agent who specializes in Captiva Island, specifically one who has obtained the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Specialist (SCIS) designation. Agents who have earned the SCIS designation are well-informed about Captiva’s rules and standards as well as local issues that could have a significant impact on real estate values. This puts them in the best position to give you advice about any Captiva Island real estate for sale.

Remember that your future profit will be made on your purchase and that buying right is crucial, whether it is a home, condominium or vacant land.