EP #22: Complex Transactions: Real Estate Attorneys vs. Title Companies

Navigating the intricate labyrinth of real estate transactions? Your familiar guide may just be a real estate attorney. Our latest podcast episode of Goodwin Law Unplugged, Florida Real Estate and More is here to show just why. We're taking a deep-dive into the complexities of commercial deals, short sales, and properties in probate, and how an attorney's astute understanding can guide you through these murky waters, anticipate potential challenges and ensure a smoother journey.

Your host, Attorney Matthew Goodwin, a native Floridian and seasoned real estate attorney, is here to share personal insights into these complex transactions. With an in-depth look at commercial real estate deals, Matthew highlights their intricate layers including zoning laws, tenant's rights, and environmental considerations. Learn how real estate attorneys can negotiate with lenders during short sales, ensuring you get a fair deal without unforeseen liabilities. Discover how during the sensitive matter of probate, an attorney can facilitate a seamless process, making sure legal requirements are met and property transitions smoothly. This podcast episode is a must-listen whether you're a first-time home buyer, seasoned investor or an experienced real estate agent. Tune in now and make the informed, wise decisions that will shape your property journey.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:01):
Welcome to Goodwin Law Unplugged Florida Real
Estate and More.
This podcast features candidinsight from real estate
industry professionals from allsectors.
Your host Attorney MatthewGoodwin, a native Floridian and
experienced real estate attorney, will provide his personal
insight on legal matters andfeature other professionals

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offering their candid advice.
Whether you're a first timehome buyer, seasoned investor or
experienced real estate agent,there is something for everyone.
Thanks for joining us onGoodwin Law Unplugged.

Speaker 2 (00:35):
Welcome back to our podcast series, where today
we're continuing theconversation as to why, when
navigating the maze of realestate transactions, you should
opt for real estate attorneyover a title company.
Today we're diving into acrucial topic in the realm of
real estate the intricacies ofcomplex transactions.
So first let's break it down.

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What do we mean by complextransactions?
Think about commercial realestate deals, which often come
with layers of zoning laws,tenants' rights and
environmental considerations.
Then there's short sales, wherea property sold for less than
the amount owed on the mortgage,or perhaps one of our
specialties, properties inprobate, where the legal system

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determines how assets, includingreal estate, are distributed
after someone's death.
In these situations, the legaland procedural maze can be
bewildering.
Now here's where a real estateattorney steps in as your beacon
.
With their deep understandingof the law, they can navigate

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and anticipate the pitfalls andchallenges of these unique
transactions.
In a commercial deal, theymight help ensure that the
property's use aligns with localzoning rules.
During a short sale, realestate attorneys can negotiate
with lenders, ensuring you get afair deal without unforeseen

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liabilities.
And in the sensitive matter ofprobate, an attorney can
streamline the process, makingsure legal requirements are met
and property transitionssmoothly.
It's tempting to think that youcan handle these transactions
solo, especially if you've hadsome real estate experience.

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But without the expertise of anattorney, you're sailing
uncharted waters.
A missed detail in a commercialdeal could lead to expensive
legal disputes.
Overlooking a step in a shortsale might result in unexpected
financial burdens, such as beingdenied or running out of time
during that short sale approvalprocess.
And navigating probate withoutlegal guidance, it's a recipe

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for delays, potential disputesand nobody really walking away
happy at the end of the day.
So in the grand tapestry ofreal estate, complex
transactions require a specialtouch and more often than not
that touch belongs to a seasonedreal estate attorney.
So as we wrap up, remember whenthe waters get murky, having an

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expert navigator by your sidecan make all the difference.
Until next time, stay informed,make wise decisions and your
property journey.

Speaker 1 (03:20):
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