EP #27: The Closing: Real Estate Attorneys vs. Title Companies

Imagine the exhilaration of sealing a deal on a significant life investment with just a signature, but what if you miss a crucial detail in the fine print? We’ve got you covered. Join seasoned attorney Matthew Goodwin and discover how having a real estate attorney by your side during a closing can help you navigate the legal jargon, answer your last-minute questions, and tackle unexpected issues, making sure your interests are always prioritized.

Ever wondered if you need an attorney at your closing? While many sail through this process with no hiccups, unexpected complications do arise. We break down why having a real estate attorney in your corner becomes invaluable during such situations. Wrapping up, we underscore the importance of having legal assistance during these complex procedures. Listen in and equip yourself for successful future ventures. Remember, you're not just signing a deal, you're sealing a deal that's sound, clear, and in your best interest.

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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):
Hello, listeners, as we journey through the many
facets of real estate, today wetouch down on a moment that's
both exhilarating and nervewracking the closing.
It's the finale of the propertytransaction opera.
But as with any climax, itcomes with its high notes and
crescendos.
And who better to have by yourside at this pivotal juncture

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than a seasoned real estateattorney?
So we're going to dive into theinvaluable role that they play
during closing.
Imagine the scene papers strewnacross the table, legal jargon
flying left and right and theweighty realization that a
simple signature is about toseal the deal on perhaps one of

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the most significant investmentsof your life.
It's exciting, yes, but alsodaunting.
At this moment, questions andconcerns can surge forth,
clouding an otherwise joyousoccasion.
In the midst of this whirlwind,a real estate attorney serves as
a stabilizing force.
They're not just there aspassive observers, they're your

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active advocates, whetherthey're there in person, phone
conference or a Zoom video orjust on the sidelines if you
need them.
If there's a term in thepaperwork that seems amiss,
they'll catch it.
If you have a last minutequestion about the implications
of a clause, they have answers.

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And should any unexpectedissues rear their heads, they're
equipped to address them on thespot, ensuring that your
interests are always front andcenter.
This is not uncommon for thingsto come up at closing, and when
you're working with a realestate attorney, they can often

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come up with a solution, whetherit's drafting a post-closing
escrow holdback agreement or anaddendum to the contract or, in
some cases, something thatshould have been prepared two
weeks prior.
So one might wonder do I reallyneed an attorney at closing?
or involved in my closing.
The reality is, while you maysail through many closings

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without a hitch, it's that onetime, when an unforeseen
complication arises, that thevalue of representation becomes
crystal clear.
Without someone in your corner,you may find yourself
overwhelmed, potentiallyagreeing to terms not entirely
in your favor or missing out oncritical details.

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As we wrap up today's episode,let's remember real estate
closings.
While a cause for celebration,are also intricate legal
procedures and in this dance ofdocuments and signatures, having
a real estate attorney by yourside ensures that you're not
just signing a deal, but sealinga deal that's sound, clear and

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in your best interest.
Until our next chat, here's towise decisions and successful
ventures.

Speaker 1 (03:47):
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