Category Archives: Real Estate

Do I Need a Real Estate Closing Lawyer?
Many people don’t think they need a lawyer at a residential real estate closing because they’re just signing papers. This assessment is partially true. In Florida, an escrow or title agent handles most basic closing procedures. So, in many cases, people who are making small, uncomplicated purchases, like starter homes in ready-to-occupy condition, frequently… Read More »

How Does a Real Estate Closing Work?
The real estate closing may be the most critical part of the changing real estate transaction process. At a closing, real estate title officially changes hands from the seller to the buyer. Contrary to popular myth, a real estate closing is a process, not a single meeting. More on that below. If every step… Read More »

The Ten Steps of a Real Estate Closing
“Closing” implies a quick, one-time event. But in reality, a real estate closing is a process. If any step in this process goes wrong, the entire transaction could be at risk. A good St. Petersburg real estate lawyer is thoroughly prepared for every step of this process, so buyers and sellers complete their real… Read More »