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REAL ESTATE

Florida Real Estate Lawyer

Why should you hire a real estate attorney?

Real estate transactions, from the purchase or sale of your home to refinancing your mortgage, are likely to be the largest investments and most complicated transactions that you will enter into. Real estate contracts are legally binding agreements and are the most important element of any real estate transaction.

An attorney can represent your interests in all types of real estate transactions. Real estate agents aren’t always looking out for your best interests. Their primary responsibility is to sell your house or help you purchase a new home. The title company’s main responsibility is to close the transaction and issue title policies. The advice and guidance of an attorney is beneficial to both buyers and sellers. With an attorney representing you in the transaction, you gain valuable peace of mind.

The Law Offices of Robert D. Schwartz, P.A., has handled numerous real estate transactions ranging from small condominium sales to multi-million-dollar commercial transactions and has been doing so for over ten years. Let their expertise work for you.

 

“What do I do with a loved one’s real estate when they pass away?”

When a loved one passes away, several steps must be taken to ensure their property, including real estate holdings, is properly cared for. By contacting the Law Offices of Robert D. Schwartz, P.A., we can assist you with this process, which includes:

  • Determining the successor, trustee or executor of the estate
  • Securing physical properties (e.g., your loved one’s house) by changing all locks to prevent unwanted entry
  • Checking the mail to determine existing assets (insurance, stocks, bank accounts)
  • Changing the mailing address to the person now in charge of the property

Buyers in Florida

A real estate attorney can answer many of the questions that arise in real estate transactions and ensure that your rights as a buyer are enforced. An attorney can assist you with matters such as:

  • Review and/or preparation of the real estate contract to ensure your rights are protected.
  • Explaining and exploring alternative means of financing –– including seller financing, private lenders and lease options.
  • Advisement on how title should be taken, whether in joint names, a trust or a corporation.
  • Preparation and explanation of all documents that will be signed at closing
  • Liability in cases of property damage before closing, especially in hurricane-ravaged Florida.

 

Sellers in Florida

Here are some of the things an attorney can assist sellers with in the home buying transaction:

  • Review and/or preparation of the real estate contract to ensure your rights are protected.
  • Preparation of closing documents
  • Dealing with brokers –– commissions, contracts, listings, etc.
  • Answer questions regarding tax consequences of a sale
  • Explanation of contracts