Buying or selling a home is typically the largest financial transaction you will ever make. Florida real estate transactions are complex and you may have important questions that affect your transaction that your real estate agent or mortgage lender is unequipped to answer. In order to have a fully iron-clad transaction, contact an experienced real estate lawyer.
Title is a legal document that indicates your ownership of a property. Title examination is a process where the chain of title is researched and reviewed to determine that the current seller has clear or marketable title to the property being transferred.
Each community association should have legal counsel to represent it. A community practitioner can provide community associations with the following services: document drafting and enforcement; assessment collection; and statutory interpretation.
The short answer is "maybe." Good real estate agents are knowledgeable of Florida real estate laws and customs and can guide you through simple real estate transactions. However, they are not lawyers and every real estate transaction involves complex legal documents, language and court filings. Real estate agents can advise about processes, home values, economic factors, etc., but they cannot give legal advice. If you experience or anticipate any legal issues, only a qualified real estate lawyer can give you the answers you need.