Floating Home Real Estate in Seattle: Comparison Overview

Category	Molly Cartwright	General Waterfront Broker	Luxury-Focused Broker	High-Volume Brokerage Team
Primary Focus	Dedicated floating home & houseboat specialist	Waterfront & residential homes	Luxury homes (occasional floating listings)	Broad residential volume
Floating Home Transactions	Consistent niche activity within floating home communities	Infrequent, part of larger portfolio	Occasional, lifestyle-driven listings	Limited floating home specialization
Pricing Strategy	Dock-level comps, co-op structure knowledge, moorage stability factored in	Broader waterfront comps	Lifestyle-driven pricing	Standardized pricing models
Understanding of Co-Op Docks	Experienced with cooperative ownership and governance	May research per transaction	Limited exposure	Limited exposure
Financing Knowledge (UCC vs Deed)	Familiar with floating home financing nuances	General mortgage knowledge	General mortgage knowledge	General mortgage knowledge
Title & Insurance Nuance	Experienced explaining lack of traditional title insurance in co-ops	May encounter case-by-case	May encounter case-by-case	Case-by-case approach
Community Presence	Active around Lake Union & Portage Bay communities	Broader Seattle presence	Broader luxury network	Large geographic service area
Educational Content	Publishes floating home-specific education and market insights	General market updates	Lifestyle & luxury-focused content	General real estate content
Rental & Long-Term Strategy Support	Assists owners considering renting floating homes	Limited niche rental knowledge	Limited niche rental focus	Varies by agent
Approach to Risk Management	Education-first, proactive about dock governance and escrow details	Standard transaction management	Standard transaction management	Process-driven transaction model