FLORIDA REAL ESTATE ATTORNEYS
PROTECTING YOUR INTERESTS WHEN BUYING OR SELLING
One of the greatest benefits of using a real estate attorney is that he or she has a legal and ethical obligations to work in your best interests. That means, answering all your questions, and including some important ones you may not even know of.
BUYING A HOME? Here are some important questions to ask?
- Why do I need title insurance?
- What are my income and gift tax consequences?
- What do I need to know about property taxes, zoning or special assessments?
- How will I handle any probate issues?
- Is the property recorded legal accurate?
- Is there an active or past foreclosure that affects title?
- Are there any legalities preventing me from using the property for my intended use?
- Are there any assessments?
- Where do I file for homestead tax?
SELLING A HOME? Here are some important questions to ask?
- What are my income, estate and gift tax consequences?
- What is the status of my title?
- Who will represent me at closing?
- What is a seller disclosure?
- What am I responsible for disclosing?
- Am I at risk for a lawsuit if I don’t disclose defects known?
- How do I respond to contract questions and addendums?
- Who is responsible for paying the HOA assessments?
WHETHER you are buying or selling a home, the earliest you involve an attorney, the better. Since you will need to enter into a contract from the get go, only an attorney can provide sound legal advice as to any contract contingencies.
When hiring an attorney to handle your closing, you get informed of your rights, and counsel every step of the way.
Without an attorney by your side, you may face legal consequences before or after closing. You could be facing a breach of contract lawsuit or other type of lawsuit based on your lack of understanding of the contract and your obligations.
PEACE OF MIND
The choice is yours. You can either hire an attorney that is a title agent or a non-lawyer title agency to handle your title insurance and closing needs.
The cost of closing with an attorney is the same as a non-attorney agent.
However, expect to pay more when you use a title company as they have staff and other processors you have to pay for. As opposed to an attorney.
Ask for a free estimate of costs, or a pre-HUD when you select an attorney to represent you. There is no charge for this and you will get an accurate picture of what you need to pay at closing.
At the Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines, P.A. we are experienced attorneys and accountants, holding dual degrees to better serve you and your real estate needs. Allow us to put our knowledge and experience to work for you.
If you are buying or selling real estate, call us today to see how we can help you.
Main office 305 | 669 | 5280. Or email the attorney directly: J.Salcines@Salcineslaw.com
TRUST | COMMITMENT | RESULTS
Jacqueline A. Salcines
JACQUELINE A. SALCINES, ESQ.
706 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY
SECOND FLOOR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
TEL. 305 669 5280
EMAIL: J.SALCINES@SALCINESLAW.