A real estate transaction is one of the many scenarios in which the price offered for a purchase item will be substantially different than the amount that someone actually pays. The buyers preparing to make an offer on a property need to ensure they retain sufficient...
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Why buyers may need a post-closing occupancy agreement
Those purchasing real property in Florida are typically eager to get the keys and take possession of their new homes. Those first days of cleaning and customizing a space while moving in personal possessions are what turn a specific property into someone's home....
Considerations for changing real estate contract wording
Florida's real estate market is dynamic. Buying and selling properties necessitates a detailed understanding of the legalities involves. Everyone should understand the contracts at issue in transactions because these contracts can have considerable impacts on the...
2 times agents can help buyers handle property defects
For most Florida real estate agents, the majority of their obligations to a client end at the closing table. Their role is to guide people during the home search process, help them evaluate counter offers and put together paperwork that adequately protects their...
Title Tips: Time is of the Essence
Staying on top of the deadlines in a sale and purchase contract is essential. Buyers and Sellers need to be aware of upcoming deadlines and be prepared to act on time, whether it’s accepting an offer, making a deposit, or closing. A missed deadline can have extreme...
Title Tip: Direct Payment of Realtor Commissions
As you well know, if your broker allows it, closing agents can pay you your share of the commission directly at closing and remit the remainder and fees to your broker. However, this was not always the case. Prior to 1999, all commissions had to be paid directly to...
3 things that can go wrong at closing
Although many real estate transactions move forward without major challenges, there are always cases that serve as outliers by being far harder to handle than others. You could help your buyer wade through the properties on the market and find one that fits their...
Can you help homebuyers avoid an appraisal gap?
When people who want to buy a house hire a real estate agent, they want their agent to make the process easier and faster. They expect the agent to handle much of the legwork so that they don't have to spend hours looking at listings. They also count on their agent to...
What is a triple-net lease?
If you’re a commercial landlord, it’s important to structure your leases properly. It’s also important for all of the details to be clear to both parties so that there are no disputes. If a dispute does arise, then you’ll need to look into your legal options to...
Commission lawsuits could change the industry
The real estate industry is always in a state of change, particularly here in Florida. But the usual trends involving buying habits, prices and increasing use of technology may be swept aside by ongoing commission lawsuits currently in the courts, including Moehrl,...