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The recent economic downturn introduced new uncertainties and complexities to many aspects of daily life, perhaps more so when dealing with real estate transactions.  Buying and selling homes and business properties may be the largest financial matters ever faced by most individuals. Without sound legal support, individuals can make errors that cost far more than legal fees.

In its Buying a Home Pamphlet, the Florida Bar explains some of the issues home buyers need to address. But they also recommend seeking legal support to protect your interests before signing any documents. Whether buying or selling a home or dealing with other transactions pertaining to home or business property in Tampa, an experienced local real estate attorney can thoroughly prepare for the legal process and remain at your side to help protect your rights.

Issues can arise suddenly during real estate transactions

Individuals buying or selling a home may feel fully prepared for the closing, only to discover unforeseen circumstances during the process. For home buyers, these issues can include the following:

§  The seller may not have clear title to the property.

§  The seller may still reside on the property on the closing date.

§  The buyer faces signing mountains of paperwork written in incomprehensible jargon that can lead to overwhelming surprises at any time after the closing.

Home sellers can also discover on the closing date that the buyer could not secure a mortgage due to the strict requirements imposed since the 2008 housing bubble.

How Tampa real estate attorneys can help

An experienced real estate attorney in Tampa knows both Florida laws and local zoning codes and other regulations. They can protect your interests in a number of important ways, including the following:

§  Performing title searches to ensure a legal transfer of title

§  Guiding clients through the legal process to ensure they obtain the right type of financing, obtain property inspections from reliable companies, and generally prepare for the transaction

§  Negotiating for their clients when unexpected issues arise during closing

§  Help with negotiation or real estate litigation when property disputes arise in Tampa or elsewhere in the state

Contact an experienced real estate attorney in Tampa

The real estate attorneys at Fuentes & Kreischer, PA have extensive experience practicing real estate law in Florida, assisting clients with property sales and closings, commercial leasing, foreclosure actions, contract preparation and review, and many other important issues. Call us now at 813-375-9927 to learn how we can help.