Emerald Coast Real Estate & You

Wondering what leisurely attractions the Emerald Coast area has to offer its residents? Familiar with the area but looking for something new? These sites make it easy to find just what it is you're looking for.

1. Emerald Coast Travel Guide
2. Florida Emerald Coast
3. Florida Panhandle Online
4. Panama City Beach
5. City of Panama City Beach
6. City of Destin
7. City of Fort Walton Beach
8. Panama City Yellow Pages and Search Guide
9. Fort Walton Beach Yellow Pages and Search Guide
10. Destin Yellow Pages and Search Guide
11. My Florida – State of Florida Official Portal
12. Visit Florida – State of Florida's Official Travel Planning Website

Local Procedures
No matter which community you're considering, it's always smart to be aware of local practices. Following are a few pointers on what to expect within the Emerald Coast area real estate community:

Who Pays?

• Details can be found in the FAR/Bar contract, which is a contract agreed upon by the Florida Association of Realtors ® and the Florida Bar Association. The contract is tailored to a particular region in Florida.

Flood Insurance
Make sure you research the need for flood insurance in your area.

The following sites are good resources for more information on hurricanes and flooding in the Emerald Coast region:

• Radar in the Emerald Coast Area
• Florida State Emergency Response Team – Flood Insurance Information
• National Hurricane Center

• World Atlas – Florida Maps
• Visit Florida – Maps of Florida
• Florida Map Guide (zoom capability)