Real Estate Transactions?
For most people, a real estate transaction is their family's largest investment. The Florida Bar Association works with Florida Association of Realtors to create FAR/BAR forms designed to allow non-attorneys to assist potential homeowners in real estate transactions. These FAR/BAR forms are designed to be "fill in the blank" when completed by a non-attorney. Any deviation from the "fill in the blanks" should be completed by a licensed attorney. Getting a qualified second opinion about prospective purchase and sale agreements from a licensed attorney can avoid potential headaches as your transaction moves towards closing.
Quiet Title Suits
You just purchased an investment property from a tax sale, or foreclosure auction...now what? In order to sell your new property, it is recommended that you first quiet the title of any prior owner, lienholder, etc. A quiet title suit is legal process seeking a judicial determination that you have superior title over any other person or entity who may claim an interest in your property. If you acquired title to the property through either a tax deed or a foreclosure auction, then it is likely that a Title Insurance company will want the title quieted prior to issuing title insurance at the real estate closing when you decide to sell.
