Private search, waterfront due diligence and negotiation on your side of the table.
Buying in Naples' luxury waterfront market rewards preparation. The right residence can go under contract in its first weeks on the market, the questions that matter are specific to the water, and the seller almost always has an experienced advisor. Alpizar & Company represents a limited number of buyers at a time, so your search receives the attention, access and candor a significant purchase deserves.
| Planning | A private conversation about neighborhoods, property types, budget and timing before you see a single home |
| Search | A curated selection from the MLS, plus office-exclusive listings and the upcoming listings cooperating brokers share with us |
| Showings | Scheduled around your calendar; video walk-throughs for buyers out of state or overseas |
| Due Diligence | Seawall, dock, elevation and flood history for homes; milestone inspection, reserves and rental policy for condominiums |
| Valuation | Advisor-prepared analysis of what the property should trade for, before an offer is written |
| Offers | Broker-led, from offer through inspections and closing, with a dedicated transaction manager |
| New Builds | Independent representation on developer contracts, deposits and delivery at Rosewood, Naples Beach Club, Epique, Ritz-Carlton and others |
Request a Curated Selection of Naples Residences
Tell us what you are looking for — neighborhood, waterfront type, home or condominium, size, timing — and we will assemble a private, tailored selection of residences suited to you. Complimentary, discreet and without obligation.
Where to Begin
Naples' waterfront runs the length of the coast, and each stretch lives differently. If you are new to the area, start with Living in Naples. Our Naples Neighborhoods Guide explains the differences between Port Royal, Aqualane Shores, Olde Naples, Royal Harbor, Coquina Sands, The Moorings, Park Shore, Pelican Bay, Bay Colony and Vanderbilt Beach. Before you tour, read our Waterfront Buyer's Guide. For a first pass at what is available, beachfront condominiums and the lifestyle search are the fastest routes in, and the map search covers everything on the market.
Buying on the Water
A waterfront purchase turns on details that never appear in a listing. For homes: seawall age and condition, dock and lift capacity, bridge clearance to the Gulf, elevation certificate and flood history, and the cost and availability of insurance. For condominiums: the milestone structural inspection and any resulting assessments, reserve funding, the association's rental and pet policies, and how the building fared in recent storms. We gather this record for every property our clients consider, and we will tell you when what we find should change the price or the decision.
Buying From Out of State or Overseas
Many Naples luxury buyers live elsewhere. We conduct video walk-throughs on your schedule, coordinate inspections and vendors in your absence, and close electronically, so a purchase can be completed without a second trip. For international buyers, we work alongside experienced Florida closing agents and advisors on entity structure, currency and tax considerations. Read more about buying from outside the United States.
New Construction
Developer sales galleries represent the developer. When you consider a residence at Rosewood, Naples Beach Club, Epique, The Ritz-Carlton Residences or any of Naples' new developments, we represent you — on floor plan and stack selection, the deposit schedule, contract terms, and what the building will be worth on delivery relative to the resale market next door. Developers typically compensate buyer representation, so our involvement usually costs you nothing and changes the conversation.
How It Works
A consultation to define the search. A curated selection and private showings. A written valuation before any offer. Negotiation, due diligence and closing managed by one team, with a single point of contact throughout. We explain buyer representation, compensation and every document before you sign anything. The full sequence is outlined in our Naples home buying process.
Buying in Naples — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a buyer's agent in Naples?
The listing agent represents the seller. In a waterfront market where value depends on seawalls, docks, elevations, milestone inspections and association policies, independent representation is the difference between buying a property and buying a problem. We explain the representation agreement and how compensation works before you tour a single home.
Can you find homes that are not on the market?
Sometimes. A seller may choose a private, office-exclusive sale, and cooperating brokers often share listings that are about to come to market. Most luxury residences are listed in the MLS, though, so the real advantage is knowing the building or street well enough to act quickly, and we watch every new listing in the neighborhoods our clients are considering.
Can I buy a Naples home without visiting in person?
Yes. Video walk-throughs, remote inspections, electronic signatures and mail-away closings allow the entire purchase to be completed from anywhere. Most out-of-state clients visit once to confirm the choice; some do not visit at all.
What should I know before buying a condo in Naples?
Florida’s condominium safety law requires buildings of three stories or more to complete a milestone structural inspection at 30 years (25 where the local building official requires it) and every 10 years after, and a structural integrity reserve study every 10 years, the first of which was due by December 31, 2025. The results vary sharply from one tower to the next. Review the milestone report, reserve study, insurance program, pending assessments and the association's rental and pet policies before you make an offer. Resale buyers have seven days after receiving the condominium documents to cancel. We do this for every building our clients consider.
Should I use the developer's sales office for new construction?
The sales office works for the developer. Independent representation usually costs you nothing, since developers typically compensate buyer's agents, and gives you an advisor on stack selection, deposit structure, contract terms and delivery value who is not paid by the seller.
Why work with Alpizar & Company?
Alpizar & Company is a family-owned independent brokerage founded in Naples in 2019, specializing in luxury waterfront and coastal real estate, with more than 250 closed transactions and over $100 million in Naples waterfront sales. Led by Robert Alpizar (CLHMS, GRI, SRS, PSA) and Marlene Alpizar, we represent a limited number of buyers at a time. Consultations are complimentary and without obligation. Call (239) 438-1102. International clients can call or message us on WhatsApp at (239) 537-1943.
Meet the Team
Connect with Real Estate Advisors... not Salespeople.
Alpizar & Company is a family-owned independent brokerage specializing in luxury waterfront real estate across Naples' most sought-after neighborhoods. Led by Robert Alpizar (CLHMS, GRI, SRS, PSA) and Marlene Alpizar, our team operates as advisors — not salespeople — guiding buyers and sellers with firsthand local expertise and no corporate quotas.
We offer complimentary, pressure-free consultations without any commitment.
Over 250 closed transactions. $100 million in Naples luxury waterfront sales. Read what our buyers and sellers say about working with an advisor-driven independent brokerage — and why they come back.
What's it like working with Alpizar & Company?