Flood & Insurance
I give you real flood zone and insurance cost estimates before you ever make an offer — no surprises after closing.
Seawall and Dock
I identify the structural issues most buyers miss --- the $50K suprise that only shows up after you've signed.
Market Data & Off-Market Deals
I track waterfront inventory daily and use tools like property onion to find undervalued deals before they hit the public market.
Boat & Canal Access Assessment
Relocating with a boat? I evaluate every property for real-world boat access -- canal depth, bridge clearance, dock configuration, and slip availability -- so you know your vessel has a home before you close on yours.
Email john@sarasotawaterfrontgroup.com
Address Sarasota, FL, USA
We Know Waterfront
Recent Waterfront Wins (Proof It Works)
The $45K Seawall Save
Saved buyer $45K. Identified seawall damage the listing agent missed and negotiated a full repair credit.
The Off-Market Catch
Located an undervalued property using advanced data tools before it ever hit the public MLS. Buyer closed in 21 days.
The Deep-Draft Defense
Prevented a costly mistake. Identified that a buyer's deep-draft boat wouldn't clear local canal widths and bridge heights before they made an offer.
NO HIDDEN COSTS
Transparent representation fees
Our mission is to eliminate the "hidden costs" of real estate. We operate on a clear, performance-based sliding scale that drops as your investment grows. I cover my exact percentages and how I negotiate to have the seller cover them in the first five minutes of our initial consultation—before you ever sign a piece of paper.
Client Stories in Their Own Words
Real Florida waterfront buyers share their experiences. From uncovering hidden flood insurance costs to verifying real-world canal clearances and bridge heights, see how specialized local guidance protects your investment.
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Founder, Sarasota Waterfront Group | Waterfront Specialist | SRES | ABR License ID: 3423440I am John Ferguson, founder of Sarasota Waterfront Group and a Florida real estate advisor specializing exclusively in waterfront properties. Brokered with HomeSmart, my focus is strictly on canals, bayfront, gulf, and river homes across Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Casey Key, Bird Key, Venice, and the surrounding areas.
Buying on the water isn't like buying any other home. I tell you what nobody else will—the hard truths about seawall inspections, flood insurance realities, and real-world boat access. My mission is to eliminate the hidden costs of real estate and ensure you know exactly what you are buying before you ever sign a piece of paper.