Cape Coral’s Most Trusted Waterfront Realtor
40+ Verified 5-Star Google Reviews
11 year winner Five Star Professional Award
RE/MAX Hall of Fame Realtor®
Firefighter-Owned •Veteran-Led
Cape Coral Waterfront & Gulf Access Specialist
Joshua Painter | Cape Coral Realtor
Trusted Waterfront & Gulf Access Home Specialist
As a full-time Cape Coral Realtor with 20+ years of experience, U.S. Military Veteran, and Active Fort Myers Firefighter, Joshua delivers integrity under pressure and local infrastructure knowledge that today’s buyers and sellers demand. Specialized Local Expertise You Need:
- Waterfront & Gulf Access: Navigation, bridge clearances, and seawall integrity.
- Financial Assurance: Deep knowledge of flood zones, insurance requirements, and VA lending.
- Luxury & Investment: Discreet service for high-net-worth buyers and sellers.
#1 Choice for Gulf Access & Waterfront Real Estate in Cape Coral. Ready to sell and reduce stress? Text ‘HOME VALUE’ to (239)734-7160 for a rapid, no-pressure equity report, or call Josh anytime.
Cape Coral’s Most Trusted Expertise
20+ years as your local firefighter, veteran, and full-time Cape Coral Realtor
Waterfront & Gulf Access Homes
Unmatched knowledge of seawalls, docks, bridge clearances, and mitigating the risks of rising flood insurance in Cape Coral. I ensure your property’s financial integrity and risk assessment clarity.
Luxury & Tax Domicile Sales
Discreet service for high-net-worth buyers, tax-domicile
relocators, and luxury sellers who demand maximum exposure
and flawless execution.
Downsizing & Empty-Nester Moves
Helping longtime Cape Coral residents transition into
low-maintenance, one-level living with full equity protection
and zero stress.
Investment & 1031 Exchanges
Cash-flowing Gulf access rentals, short-term rental conversions,
and tax-deferred 1031 exchanges for investors expanding their Cape Coral and SWFL portfolios.
Your Cape Coral Real Estate Advantage. Why Hundreds of Buyers & Sellers Choose Joshua Painter and RE/MAX TREND Year After Year.
- Real Integrity & Local Commitment: The only Cape Coral Realtor who’s also a 17-Year Local Firefighter & U.S. Military Veteran. You receive community-first service and trust from day one.
- #1 Waterfront & Gulf Access Expert: Unmatched knowledge of seawalls, docks, bridge clearances, and mitigating the risks of high flood insurance. I ensure the financial and investment integrity of your deal, having lived on the Cape Coral canals for years and navigated the entire system myself.
- Proven Track Record of Excellence: RE/MAX Hall of Fame and 10+ Year Five Star Real Estate Agent Winner as seen in Gulf Shore Life Magazine. Proven results getting homes sold fast and for top dollar.
- Honest, No-Pressure Guidance: Whether you’re buying your dream home, selling a canal-front property, downsizing, or investing, I’m here with zero sales pressure and 100% honest local answers.
Cape Coral isn’t just where I work—it’s home. I treat your move like it’s my own. Ready to get started? Call or text me direct at (239) 734-7160 I answer my own phone.
My Top 6 Cape Coral Waterfront Communities for 2026
Based on 2025 market trends—rising inventory in SW Cape, increased demand in gated enclaves, and shifting buyer preferences—these six waterfront communities offer the strongest lifestyle value and long-term equity.
Cape Harbour
Tarpon Point
Yacht Club
Savona
The Hermitage
Four Mile Cove
Get Your FREE Cape Coral Waterfront Home Value or Buyer Guide Right Now
Not sure what your Gulf access home is worth in today’s market?
Or ready to find the perfect sailboat-access property before it hits the MLS?
For Sellers → FREE Waterfront Home Valuation + How to Sell for Top Dollar in 2026 report
For Buyers → FREE Gulf Access Buyer’s Guide + off-market & coming-soon waterfront listings
Takes 15 seconds • No obligation • I answer my own phone
⭐ What Cape Coral Clients Say
The most trusted firefighter–Realtor in Cape Coral.
Honest guidance, clear communication, proven results.
Featured Cape Coral Waterfront Homes
View the best Gulf access listings hand-picked for buyers and boaters.
Why Joshua is Cape Coral’s #1 Waterfront & Gulf Access Realtor
- Cape Coral waterfront specialist with 20+ years closing Gulf access homes, canal properties, and luxury estates in Cape Harbour, Tarpon Point, and the Yacht Club area
- Film the most-watched Gulf access home tours in Cape Coral on my YouTube channel @SeeCapeCoralFL over_ 200k views and thousands of subscribers trust my weekly waterfront walkthroughs before they ever call a realtor— nobody knows boat docks, lifts, seawalls, and manatee zones better
- Proven pricing expert: my Cape Coral waterfront listings sell faster and for more than the MLS average
- Full-time local — I live on a Gulf access canal myself and I’m on the water every week showing direct-access and sailboat-access properties
- 50+ five-star Google reviews from buyers and sellers of Cape Coral waterfront homes and Gulf access pool homes
- One-stop service: from finding the perfect Gulf access home under $1M to connecting you with trusted dock builders, lenders, and inspectors who specialize in waterfront
