St. Augustine's Largest Law Firm
Real Estate Closings and Title
WHY CLOSE WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY WHEN YOU CAN CLOSE WITH AN ATTORNEY WITHOUT ANY ADDED FEES?
St. Johns Law Group has over 10 attorneys and a dedicated team working on Real Estate Closings and Title. Whether serving as title agent on real estate transactions or contract drafting, lawyers understand that the purchase of real estate is often the largest investment a person will make in his or her lifetime. Commercial or Residential.
What Real Estate Contract Experience?
Our lawyers and attorneys have more combined real estate experience than any other law firm in St. Augustine.
- John Whiteman has over 40 years of experience.
- David Abraham has over 30 years of experience.
- Doug Burnett has over 25 years of experience.
Is My Real Estate Closing Going to Cost More?
We close residential real estate transactions for clients on purchases and sales, refinancing and related matters at rates competitive with title companies. We are almost always meet or beat quotes you may receive for Real Estate Closings and Title and related costs.
Commercial real estate transactions can be different for the rates of Real Estate Closings and Title because of the addition of legal fees that would be customarily charged or are part of other legal work. Some commercial closings and contracts become extremely complex, such as the purchase and sale of land with development rights or concurrency agreements.
Did You Know the State of Florida Sets Many of the Closing Costs?
Did you know that title insurance rates are set by the Florida Department of Revenue. The state also sets the amounts charge for deed stamps and recording the deed.
How Can You Help My Real Estate Closing?
Our attorneys play a vital role in closing transactions and Real Estate Closings and Title. We oversee all of the important details of transactions from evaluating the status of the title to pursuing the appropriate legal remedies to clear any title defects.
Real estate closings are often a complicated process and we take pride in being available to our clients to walk them through this process and make the closing as pleasant and effortless as possible.
Will You Work With My Realtor?
Our team of attorneys, escrow agents, processors, closers and title agents regularly work with brokers and real estate agents from contract through closing to make sure the transaction is efficiently and timely carried out.
We know when the deal was put together by realtors, information and communication is vitally important. Our team uses the latest in Real Estate Closings and Title software to stay on task, check the boxes and be automatically prompted for the next update. We thrive on sending electronic updates and email.
Can You Close My Loan Transaction?
We routinely close transactions where the buyer is borrowing money from a lender or refinancing a loan. Our team of attorneys, escrow agents, processors, closers and title agents understand the needs of lenders and can work with residential and commercial loan officers to get the deal closed.
What Closing Documents and Agreements Can You Draft?
- Title Insurance
- Contracts
- Contract Drafting and Review
- Permanent and Construction Loan Administration
- Real Estate Leasing
- Agreements
- Addendums to Contracts
- Post-Closing Agreements
- Deeds
- Disclosure Statements
- Assignments
- Easement Agreements
- Utility Agreements
- Novation Agreements
- Termination of Agreements
- Short Sale Negotiations
- Real Estate Title
- Estate Planning Documents
What If I Just Need a Quit Claim Deed?
We routinely draft quit claim deeds for clients.
- Need to add your spouse to the deed or title?
- Need to create a life estate or enhanced life estate?
- Need to put title into a trust or entity?
- Need to add child to title?
If you need a quit claim deed or enhance life estate deed, contact our real estate closing team today:
- Katie Lemelin – Closer and Estate Planning Paralegal
- Thom Sharpe – Closer and Quit Claim Deed Processor
- Doug Burnett – real estate attorney
Should I Do Anything After Closing?
There are some important considerations after closing your real estate transaction. If the property will be your homestead or full-time residence, you should file for Homestead Exemption. For more information on Homestead Exemption, see Florida Statutes Chapter 196 or the Florida Department of Revenue.
Did You Know that Florida Law May Now Control Your Estate Plan?
Estate planning, such as a will or trust, is state specific. If you are moving from out-of-state, as so many did during COVID, you should consider updating your estate planning with a will, trust, health care surrogate and power of attorney. Ask our team about how we can help guide you through proper planning to make sure your estate is handled they way you want.
Contact Our Real Estate Closing and Title Team
- Katie Lemelin closing agent and estate planning paralegal
- Thom Sharpe processor, closing agent and escrow
- Doug Burnett real estate attorney
Areas Served.
We serve residential and commercial real estate clients throughout Florida, including Northeast Florida, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, Ponte Vedra, Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, Silverleaf, St. Johns, Palm Coast, Bunnell, Flagler Beach, Flagler, Palatka, Putnam, Green Cove Springs, Clay, Jacksonville, Duval, Fernandina, Nassau, and the Beaches.
Contact Us:
- 104 Sea Grove Main Street | St. Augustine, Florida 32080
