Real Estate Transactions and Litigation

Plantation Florida real estate lawyers

Traditionally, South Florida real estate has grown faster than many other U.S. real estate markets. Every year, cities like Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Miami attract numerous homeowners, buyers, sellers, builders, landowners, businesses, brokers, agents, and developers in search of residential or commercial property. Stevens & Goldwyn, P.A. represents such clients in various real estate transactions and litigation matters.

Why do you need a real estate attorney?

While a real estate agent or broker may be very helpful in locating an attractive piece of property, the legal aspects of the transaction are best handled by a real estate attorney. Real estate agents and brokers are committed to making the sale and collecting commissions, but may not have discovered that the chain of title is defective. They may not be concerned with whether the language of the purchase or sale agreement creates a liability for you.

Attorneys exclusively represent your best interests when overseeing a real estate transaction. Through proper negotiation of deals, sound purchase and sale agreements, and financing advice, we help you protect your rights and skillfully manage a substantial investment.

Real estate transactions

We offer assistance for the following real estate transactions:

Commercial/residential closings

Managing a real estate closing involves a comprehensive sequence of actions:

Examination of chain of title
Survey for property defects
Clearing the title
Escrow agreement
Loan, mortgage, and other financing documents

Purchase and sale agreement
Title transfer (seller to buyer)
Proper legal filings with county
Real estate tax and trust documents

Commercial/residential financing

Managing a real estate closing involves a comprehensive sequence of actions:

Mortgage agreement
Loan agreement
Sale-leasebacks

Like-kind exchange
Non-traditional financing

Title insurance

We handle actions needed to clear the title to your property:

Search chain of titles
Quiet title actions
Probate matters

Encroachment
Easement issues
All types of title defects

Contract review and negotiation

Our lawyers review and work diligently to draft contracts that are in your best interests. We consider and provide the following contract assistance:

Clear-cut agreements
Clarification of basic issues
Explanation of contract terms
Explanation of contract’s legal consequences

Options after signing the contract
Negotiation of contract terms and provisions
Addition of terms to protect your rights
Elimination of provisions that create liability

Real estate litigation

Skilled in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation, we tailor our representation to suit your needs. We understand that litigation can be costly and seek to negotiate or resolve real estate disputes out of court whenever possible. However, if litigation is necessary to obtain a favorable outcome or simply to protect your interests, we do not hesitate to take your case to trial. Our attorneys represent clients in real estate litigation that involves:

Contract disputes
Builder disputes
Escrow disputes
Evictions
Landlord/tenant disputes
Quiet title actions
Foreclosure
Mechanics’ liens
Easements

Trust deeds
Promissory notes
Real estate broker negligence
Breach of fiduciary duty
Boundary disputes
Neighbor disputes
Zoning
Deposit disputes
Real Estate Recovery Fund

Arrange a free consultation

At no cost or obligation, Stevens & Goldwyn P.A. offers an initial consultation to discuss your real estate concerns. We look forward to providing immediate legal assistance. Call Stevens & Goldwyn, P.A. at 954-458-9393 or contact us online today.

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