Looking for a lawyer to close the deal!

[Allie65]

Hi. I'm closing on a house at the end of February.Can anybody recommend a good real estate lawyer. Thanks.

[roob1]

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Hi. I'm closing on a house at the end of February.Can anybody recommend a good real estate lawyer. Thanks.

[McLovin75]

You don't need a lawyer in Florida. Closing companies can do it all themselves.

[Garywt]

We did not use a lawyer since they are not required. Didn’t want the extra expense.

[retiredguy123]

The closing company will handle the process. Hiring a lawyer would just be an additional expense and could complicate things.

[rjm1cc]

Why do you need a lawyer at this stage? Do you need help on understanding the contract? Your duties under the contract. Do you want changes to the contract?
Point is if you are happy with your purchase deal you can probably go without an attorney. Do consider if you want title insurance or an inspection (which is probably covered in your current agreements)

[GOLFER54]

The replies undoubtedly answered your question.

[garylubbes]

If you’re already under contract you don’t need a lawyer. If you bought with a realtor they will hold your hand thru closing. Get title insurance thru a reputable company .

[Petersweeney]

Call the Morgans….. geez give the something to do besides counting their money…

[virtue51]

I know that the State of Florida does not require a lawyer, however a house involves hundreds of thousands of dollars. I used a lawyer for the closing - Bogin, Munns and Munns. The real estate lawyer was excellent.

[RUOK2?]

Hi. I'm closing on a house at the end of February.Can anybody recommend a good real estate lawyer. Thanks.

Answer depends on if you are buying or selling!

[Pat La Rosa]

Who ever does the closing they will recommend you buy Title Insurance. Waste of money if you are paying cash. Does anyone really think that there are liens against this particular piece of property? When I was building and the buyers were buying a home from me and were paying cash I always told them not to spend $1,500 to $2,500 for Title Insurance because my Title Insurance Co. showed no liens on the property. If there were the bank would want those liens paid before releasing funds to build more houses. I am sure the Billionaire Morse Family is not in trouble with money. Finally, all a lawyer will do is read what the Title Companies search shows him and that is "There are no liens on this property".

[Dburesh]

Hi. I'm closing on a house at the end of February.Can anybody recommend a good real estate lawyer. Thanks.
I will be more than happy to have a chat with you regarding the closing of your home as I have previous real estate experience as a closer in Ohio & also did title work. I'm now retired but have sold 2 homes on my own here & took care of the contracts, etc. I have also taken care of other friend's transactions for a small fee. Don't hesitate to let me know if you want to chat! Doreen @ iahawki78@gmail.com

[Juliebythesea]

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Hunt Law Firm Leesberg and Wildwood are excellent and quick!

[Cliff Fr]

This post made me think of Bruce Williams who used to have a radio show I enjoyed listening to. He used to advise using an attorney for real estate purchases, I'm dating myself, lol.

[retiredguy123]

Who ever does the closing they will recommend you buy Title Insurance. Waste of money if you are paying cash. Does anyone really think that there are liens against this particular piece of property? When I was building and the buyers were buying a home from me and were paying cash I always told them not to spend $1,500 to $2,500 for Title Insurance because my Title Insurance Co. showed no liens on the property. If there were the bank would want those liens paid before releasing funds to build more houses. I am sure the Billionaire Morse Family is not in trouble with money. Finally, all a lawyer will do is read what the Title Companies search shows him and that is "There are no liens on this property".
Title insurance is not just about liens. A buyer's title insurance policy will protect the buyer against title defects for as long as they own the house. I once bought a house where the attorney doing the title search discovered that the house had been sold many years earlier by a woman who only had joint ownership with her divorced spouse. She signed the deed, but her ex-husband had never agreed to the sale. The attorney said that this was a title defect that would have been covered by title insurance. I am not saying that title insurance is always worth the cost, but it can provide some peace of mind.

[Nucky]

I would buck the trend set by others in The Villages who financially could put me under their fingernail. They choose to not use a lawyer. They listen to Real Estate Agents and Title Companies for their information. It was extremely uncomfortable for me to do so especially with the transfer of the money. I don't like that one number or letter mistake on the transfer paperwork puts your money into never-never land. (Gone Forever)

I did not use a lawyer during my first deal here in the Historic Section. That will be the last time I do that. I'm no rookie at buying and selling real estate and feel much more comfortable with a lawyer. It is worth the money for sure.

PM me and I'll give you my lawyer's number. Good Luck.

[Altavia]

I would buck the trend set by others in The Villages who financially could put me under their fingernail. They choose to not use a lawyer. They listen to Real Estate Agents and Title Companies for their information. It was extremely uncomfortable for me to do so especially with the transfer of the money. I don't like that one number or letter mistake on the transfer paperwork puts your money into never-never land. (Gone Forever)

I did not use a lawyer during my first deal here in the Historic Section. That will be the last time I do that. I'm no rookie at buying and selling real estate and feel much more comfortable with a lawyer. It is worth the money for sure.

PM me and I'll give you my lawyer's number. Good Luck.

Curious if anyone has an example where an attorney made a difference during a Florida property sale?

[retiredguy123]

Curious if anyone has an example where an attorney made a difference during a Florida property sale?
Dan sued everyone at the closing and got me $1.2 million (just kidding).

[Altavia]

Dan sued everyone at the closing and got me $1.2 million (just kidding).


LOL - Any attorney successful making a substantial change in a Villages sales contract when they are selling 100 homes per week would be in high demand.

[Nucky]

Curious if anyone has an example where an attorney made a difference during a Florida property sale?

Over the last several years there have been posts where people brought up problems that survived closing and were advised by TOTV'S very best that they should have read what they signed B/4 they signed it. If they had a lawyer the sense of security they provide for $500 - $600 is cheap. I didn't lawyer up because of peer pressure. Foolish on my part.

I am voicing my regret. Simple as that. Not saying I'm 100% correct that you need a lawyer but I'm 1000% correct for me as far as lawyering up is concerned.

My N.J. Lawyers :super: could :0000000000luvmyhors beat :boxing2: up the Florida Lawyer with one Law :read: Clerk Tied to His Back.

[Nucky]

This post made me think of Bruce Williams who used to have a radio show I enjoyed listening to. He used to advise using an attorney for real estate purchases, I'm dating myself, lol.

Are you sure that wasn't Bruce Wayne? He sounds like a very smart man! :mademyday:

[Roron123]

God forbid if there were a lien

[Roron123]

If you did not have a realtor then yes a lawyer is the best bet! You are not paying realtor fees so just pay lawyer fees and be happy? Google “real estate lawyers”

[Garywt]

I was just thinking, not only did we not have a lawyer but we closed through the mail. All the paperwork was sent to us, we signed everything and put it back in an overnight envelope. All done, very easy. When we were able to get down we went to the office to pick up our keys etc.

[Allie65]

Tough crowd down there.I appreciate your support. Thank you!

[cah177]

This post made me think of Bruce Williams who used to have a radio show I enjoyed listening to. He used to advise using an attorney for real estate purchases, I'm dating myself, lol.

What ever happened to Bruce Williams , he had a good radio talk show.