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Life is better
on the water.

I live it. I sell it. When you're ready to buy in, I'll show you exactly what that life looks like.

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St. Petersburg ·
St. Pete Beach ·
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Treasure Island ·
Waterfront Specialist ·
CLHMS Guild Member ·
NextHome Gulf Coast ·
St. Petersburg ·
St. Pete Beach ·
Tierra Verde ·
Treasure Island ·
Waterfront Specialist ·
CLHMS Guild Member ·
NextHome Gulf Coast ·
$30M+ Sold in 5 Years
CLHMS Guild Member · Luxury Certified
Boutique High-Involvement Practice
Carly Majorana waterfront real estate St Pete Beach

"She found us the perfect house before it even hit the market."

— Anne

Why it's different here

Most agents show you a home.
I show you what the listing photos don't.

Whether it's the seawall condition that changes the insurance math, the dock permit that hasn't been closed out, or the water depth that limits what boat you can keep there — these are the things that matter after you've already fallen in love with a property.

My practice is intentionally small. Fewer clients, deeper involvement, and the kind of attention a high-volume agent simply can't give.

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Carly Majorana NextHome Gulf Coast waterfront specialist

Carly Majorana · NextHome Gulf Coast

I got into real estate the same way I do most things — all in.

No backup plan, no slow ramp. Just work. In five years I've closed over $30 million in waterfront and luxury properties along the Gulf Coast. That's what happens when you know the market and treat every transaction like it's your own money.

I spend a lot of time on the water myself, which gives me a perspective most agents don't have. I'm not guessing at how waterfront homes work. I already know.

Designation
CLHMS Guild Member
Brokerage
NextHome Gulf Coast
Specialty
Waterfront & Luxury
Market
Pinellas County
Work With Carly
Carly Majorana waterfront real estate agent St Petersburg

Client Experience

What clients say.

★★★★★

"She helped us purchase a home while we were literally on a ship off Antarctica. Not many agents would have handled that."

— Mike

★★★★★

"Carly found us the perfect house before it even hit the market. Her dedication and knowledge of the area made her the only choice for us."

— Anne

★★★★★

"Carly doesn't just help you find a house — she helps you make a smart, informed, empowered decision. It shows in every email, every walk-through, every conversation."

— Becky

★★★★★

"We navigated what is usually a stressful process with ease and confidence knowing she always had our best interest at heart."

— Audrey & Justin

★★★★★

"She provided a detailed market analysis, smart pricing strategy, and a strong marketing plan that brought in multiple offers. Impressed with how she handled negotiations and every aspect of the sale."

— Jorge & Pay

Waterfront Homes · St. Pete Beach · Tierra Verde · Treasure Island · Pinellas County

The markets
I know best.

Click any neighborhood for what I actually tell clients — the tradeoffs, the waterfront specifics, and what it rewards in a buyer.

St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg
The city that surprised everyone, including itself.
Walkable, arts-forward, restaurant-dense, and still in a growth cycle. If your priority is being embedded in something alive, where you can walk to dinner and still be fifteen minutes from a beach, this is the answer. Condo and townhome inventory dominates; single-family exists but moves fast. Easy I-275 access if you split time between St. Pete and Tampa.

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Barrier Island
St. Pete Beach
Barrier island access without the isolation.
Gulf-front access and the infrastructure of a real town — restaurants, walkability, things to do. The most approachable barrier island, which makes it a perennial buyer favorite. High demand means low days on market — you need to be ready to move. Water access varies significantly by street. I'll tell you which canals reach the Intracoastal before you fall in love with a property.

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Barrier Island
Treasure Island
The Gulf Coast that doesn't take itself too seriously.
More laid-back than polished, more local than tourist. Gulf-front lifestyle without the St. Pete Beach premium. Strong local restaurant scene, canal properties at multiple price points. Elevation certificates matter here and I'll make sure you have one before closing.

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Barrier Island
Tierra Verde
The one that earns its bridge toll.
A barrier island at the southern tip of Pinellas County — private streets, deep water access, and a boating culture that doesn't perform. If you're putting a real boat in the water and need a dock that accommodates it, this is where you end up. Fort De Soto is your backyard. Deep sailboat-accessible water on many canals. Ask me about depth and clearance before you make an offer.

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Takes 3 Minutes · No Wrong Answers

Which part of the
Gulf Coast is yours?

A few honest questions about how you actually want to live. Find out which St. Pete community fits — then I'll send you a look at what's currently available there.

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Before you make an offer on a waterfront property in Pinellas County, there are things you need to know that your lender won't mention and your inspector might miss.

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Tampa Bay
Waterfront Buyer Guide
Everything you actually need to know before buying on the water — from someone who lives on it.
  • What to look for on a waterfront property walkthrough
  • Flood zones, insurance & what they mean for your budget
  • Navigating water access, depth & boating rights
  • The questions most buyers forget to ask
  • Why St. Pete Beach & the barrier islands are different from the mainland

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Media & Features

In the Press

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Exploring Life & Business with Carly Majorana
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Homebuyer Wallet
Waterfront Real Estate in Tampa Bay Is a Lifestyle Decision First
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Real Estate Radar Florida
St. Petersburg Waterfront Real Estate After Hurricane Helene
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Waterfront Homes Without Flood History Command Premium Prices
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Thinking of Selling

What's your waterfront
home actually worth?

A Zestimate doesn't know your dock from your driveway. It can't see your seawall, your water depth, or whether you've got bridge clearance — so on the water, the algorithm is usually wrong. I'll give you a real number, built by someone who's actually run these canals. No obligation, no pressure.

What you get
A real human valuation — not an automated guess
Turnaround
Usually same day
Cost
Free, no strings

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Got it. I'll pull the comps and the waterfront details and get you a real number — usually same day.

Waterfront, Demystified

The questions buyers
should be asking.

The stuff that actually matters on the water — and that most listings gloss over.

What does "sailboat water" or "no fixed bridges" actually mean?

It means you can reach the open Gulf without passing under a fixed (non-opening) bridge that caps your mast or hardtop height. "Sailboat water" is the gold standard — no clearance limit between your dock and open water. It's rare in St. Pete, and it's one of the single biggest value drivers on a waterfront home.

How do I know if a canal is deep enough for my boat?

Depth changes with the tide, so a canal that floats your boat at high tide can trap it at low. Ask for the mean low water (MLW) depth, not a listing's vague "deep water" claim. Most center-consoles and cruisers want 4–5+ feet at MLW. I check actual soundings, not assumptions.

What should I check on a seawall before buying?

Age, material, visible cracks, and whether the tieback system is failing — look for soil sinking behind the cap. A seawall replacement can run $1,000+ per linear foot, so a tired wall is a six-figure negotiation point. Not a deal-killer if you know going in; a disaster if you don't.

Do I need flood insurance on a waterfront home in St. Pete?

If there's a mortgage and the home sits in a FEMA high-risk flood zone — most waterfront here does — the lender requires it. Even paying cash, you want it. The number that really drives your premium is the elevation certificate; it can swing your cost by thousands a year, so get it early.

Is a boat lift's rated capacity what it can actually hold?

Not exactly. A lift's rating is the weight it can lift — but your boat's loaded weight (fuel, water, gear, the lower unit) runs heavier than the brochure dry weight. Size up. An undersized lift is how people end up with bent beams and a boat in the canal.

Let's Talk

No pitch.
No pressure.
Just a real conversation.

Tell me what you're looking for. If I can help, I'll tell you. If I can't, I'll point you in the right direction. I respond to every inquiry personally — usually same day.

Brokerage
NextHome Gulf Coast
Designation
CLHMS | Guild Member
Serving
St. Pete · St. Pete Beach · Treasure Island · Tierra Verde

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