St. Johns Law Group · St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine Real Estate Seller Representation Attorneys
Contract Review. Disclosures. Title. Closing.
Real Estate Closings at Title Company Prices®
Selling Florida real estate involves more than accepting an offer. St. Johns Law Group represents residential, investment and commercial sellers from contract review through disclosures, title, payoff coordination, deeds, escrow and closing.
Our integrated real estate team helps sellers evaluate contract terms, manage deadlines, address disclosure and title issues, coordinate the closing process and respond when a transaction does not proceed as expected.
Before You Accept or Sign an Offer
A purchase contract can establish legal rights, obligations and deadlines immediately. Early review can help sellers understand the offer, avoid unnecessary risk and address deal terms before they become binding.
✓Purchase agreement review and negotiation
✓Inspection, financing and closing deadlines
✓Title, lien, payoff and deed issues
✓Attorney-supported closing and title services
Florida Seller Representation
Selling Florida Real Estate Is More Than Finding a Buyer
A seller's legal obligations can begin when an offer is accepted—not when everyone arrives at the closing table.
Purchase agreements allocate risk, establish deadlines and determine what happens if inspections, financing, title, appraisal, casualty, disclosure or other conditions do not proceed as expected.
Our team can assist before contract execution, during the buyer’s due-diligence period, through title and payoff work, deed preparation, closing and post-closing issues.
- Residential home and condominium sales
- Investment and second-home sales
- Commercial real estate sales
- Entity, trust and estate ownership considerations
- Remote and out-of-state seller closings
- Post-contract and failed-transaction disputes
Seller Legal Services
How We Help Real Estate Sellers
Seller representation can be tailored to the property, contract, title issues and stage at which legal counsel becomes involved.
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Contract Review & Negotiation
Review purchase price, deposits, contingencies, inspection rights, financing terms, closing obligations, default provisions and proposed addenda.
Contract & Legal Resources → 02Critical Dates
Identify inspection, financing, title, cure, closing and other contractual deadlines that may affect the seller’s rights and obligations.
Critical Date Calculator → 03Seller Disclosures
Help evaluate Florida disclosure obligations and reduce avoidable post-closing disputes involving known property conditions.
Disclosure & Defect Claims → 04Title, Liens & Payoffs
Address mortgages, judgments, liens, probate interests, open permits and other matters that can affect marketable title or closing.
Title & Closing Services → 05Deeds & Closing Documents
Prepare and review deeds, affidavits, seller documents, closing statements and other transaction documents.
Closing Services → 06Closing & Escrow
Coordinate title work, escrow, signing, payoff, funding, recording and disbursement through the SJLG closing team.
Closing & Escrow → 07FSBO Sellers
Provide contract-to-closing legal and title support for owners selling property without a traditional listing brokerage relationship.
FSBO Representation → 08Investment & Commercial Sales
Assist with entity-owned property, leased assets, commercial transactions, seller financing and other negotiated sale structures.
Commercial Real Estate → 09Transaction Disputes
Address deposit disputes, defaults, failed closings, disclosure allegations and other contract or post-closing conflicts.
Real Estate Litigation →From Contract to Closing
Five Stages of a Florida Real Estate Sale
Every transaction differs, but these stages illustrate where legal and closing support can be especially valuable to a seller.
1Contract
2Inspections & Disclosures
3Title & Payoffs
4Buyer Conditions
5Closing & Recording
Contract deadlines can control important rights.
Use the SJLG Critical Date Calculator as an educational convenience, but confirm actual deadlines against the signed contract, addenda, extensions and applicable law.
Real Estate Team
One Team From Contract to Closing
St. Johns Law Group combines real estate attorneys with experienced title and closing professionals under one roof.
Real Estate Attorney
Douglas N. Burnett
Real estate development, land use, transactions and complex real estate matters.
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Real Estate Attorney
Megan Burnett Drysdale
Real estate, contracts, leasing and land-use matters.
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Real Estate Attorney
John L. Whiteman
Real estate, banking and probate experience.
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Title Agent & Closing Officer
Christina Guyette
Title, escrow and closing coordination for residential, commercial and investment transactions.
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Closing Officer
Katie Lemelin
Closing coordination and transaction support for Florida real estate buyers and sellers.
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Integrated Closing Services
Attorney-Supported Seller Closing & Title Services
Real Estate Closings at Title Company Prices®
One Team • One TransactionSeller representation is most effective when legal review and closing coordination work together. St. Johns Law Group combines attorney-supported real estate closings with competitive title-company pricing. Our attorneys and closing professionals can help move a transaction from contract through title, lien and payoff work, deed preparation, signing, funding, recording and disbursement.
That continuity also means legal issues can be identified and escalated quickly when a title defect, lien, payoff issue, contract amendment, disclosure question or closing problem needs attorney attention.
Contract
Title & Liens
Deed & Payoffs
Closing
Disbursement
Florida Seller Disclosures & Title Issues
Issues Sellers Should Address Before Closing
Seller risk often centers on what must be disclosed, what must be cured in title and what must be delivered at closing.
Known Material Defects
Florida sellers may have disclosure duties concerning known facts that materially affect property value and are not readily observable.
Hidden Defect Claims →Repairs & Prior Conditions
Past repairs, water intrusion, structural concerns, unpermitted work or recurring conditions may require careful disclosure analysis.
Disclosure Claims →Liens & Judgments
Mortgages, judgments, code issues and other encumbrances may need to be satisfied or resolved before title can be conveyed.
Title & Closing Services →Probate or Estate Ownership
Inherited property can require probate, authority documents or additional title work before a valid sale can close.
Florida Probate Resources →Entity-Owned Property
LLC, corporation, partnership or trust sales may require resolutions, authority documents and careful execution of closing instruments.
Closing Services →Post-Closing Risk
Clear contract terms, accurate disclosures and complete closing documentation can reduce later disputes over the transaction.
Real Estate Litigation →When the Transaction Goes Wrong
Seller Representation Can Continue Beyond the Closing Process
When a sale develops into a dispute, SJLG’s real-estate and litigation attorneys can evaluate the contract, disclosures, title history, evidence and available remedies.
Deposit Disputes
Disagreements over escrow deposits after cancellation, alleged default, failed contingencies or a failed closing.
Deposit Disputes →Contract Disputes & Remedies
Claims involving alleged breach, failure to close, contract termination, damages, specific performance and other purchase-agreement remedies.
Contract Disputes →Title Defects & Quiet Title
Clouds on title, competing interests, unreleased claims and ownership issues that may require curative work or a quiet-title action.
Quiet Title Actions →Boundary & Property-Line Disputes
Conflicts involving surveys, encroachments, property lines, access and competing rights affecting real property.
Boundary Disputes →Easement Litigation
Disputes concerning access, use, scope, location, interpretation or enforcement of easement rights.
Easement Litigation →Hidden Defects & Disclosure Claims
Post-closing claims concerning alleged material defects, nondisclosure, concealment or misrepresentation.
Hidden Defect Claims →Partition & Co-Owner Disputes
Disputes between co-owners concerning possession, sale, division or allocation of interests in jointly owned real estate.
Partition Actions →Real Estate Litigation
Broader litigation involving contracts, title, ownership, property rights and failed or disputed real estate transactions.
Real Estate Litigation →Seller Tools & Resources
Practical Florida Seller Resources
Use these resources to better understand seller timing, estimated net proceeds, closing services and related legal issues.
Interactive Tool
Critical Date Calculator
Estimate key dates under common Florida real-estate contract forms and confirm them against the actual agreement.
Open Calculator → Interactive ToolSeller Net & Closing Cost Calculator
Estimate seller net proceeds and common Florida closing costs before the transaction closes.
Open Calculator → Closing ServicesClosings & Title
Learn how SJLG handles title, escrow, document preparation and closing coordination.
Learn More →Seller FAQs
Common Questions From Florida Real Estate Sellers
When should a seller have an attorney review a Florida real estate contract?
Ideally, legal review occurs before the seller accepts or signs an offer. Prompt review can help identify deadlines, contingencies, disclosure issues, default provisions and closing obligations.
Can St. Johns Law Group handle both seller representation and the closing?
Yes. The firm provides real-estate legal services together with title, escrow and closing support so legal and closing issues can be coordinated within the same firm.
What does a Florida seller need to disclose?
Disclosure obligations depend on the property and facts. Florida law can require disclosure of known facts that materially affect value and are not readily observable. Specific circumstances should be reviewed individually.
What if there is a lien or title problem?
Title defects, liens, judgments, probate issues and other encumbrances may need to be cured, satisfied or otherwise addressed before closing.
Can SJLG help a seller who is selling without a Realtor?
Yes. St. Johns Law Group can assist FSBO sellers with contract preparation or review, title, escrow, deeds, closing documents and the closing itself.
Can I close remotely?
Often, yes. Many Florida seller closings can be coordinated remotely, depending on the transaction documents, lender or title requirements and notarization needs.
What if the buyer refuses to close?
The seller’s options depend on the contract and facts. Potential issues can include deposit rights, termination, damages, specific performance or other contract remedies.
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St. Augustine & Northeast Florida
Local Representation for Florida Real Estate Sellers
St. Johns Law Group represents property sellers across St. Augustine, St. Johns County and surrounding Northeast Florida markets.
Local sales can involve coastal property, planned communities, condominiums, historic properties, investment property, vacant land and commercial real estate—each presenting different contract, disclosure, title and closing considerations.
Our real estate team works with sellers, Realtors, lenders, title professionals and other transaction participants throughout the region.
Real Estate Seller Representation
Selling Florida Property? Talk With Our Real Estate Team.
From contract review through disclosures, title and closing, we can help you understand the transaction and protect your interests.
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