Services / Business

Florida Title Services and Real Estate Closings

While Florida law does not require an attorney to handle a real estate closing, working with an experienced Florida real estate attorney provides an added layer of protection throughout the transaction. Unlike a title company, an attorney can render legal advice, negotiate and revise contract terms, resolve title defects and encumbrances, and ensure that all closing documents are properly drafted, executed, and legally enforceable. Our goal is to protect your interests and help you avoid costly problems before, during, and after closing. With attorneys based in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Gainesville, we provide experienced real estate counsel to clients throughout Florida.

Find an Attorney

Florida Title Insurance Services

Our firm provides comprehensive Florida title services for residential and commercial real estate transactions. As authorized title agents for Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, Chicago Title Insurance Company, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, and Attorney’s Title Fund Services, LLC, we issue and review title insurance policies to help ensure every property has clear, marketable title.

Our attorneys carefully examine title records, identify and resolve potential title defects, and coordinate the issuance of owner’s and lender’s title insurance policies, giving buyers, sellers, and lenders confidence that their investment is protected. We also review and negotiate title insurance endorsements, resolve survey and easement encroachments and issues, and address liens, judgments, and probate and/or trust-related title defects that can delay or derail a closing.

GET YOUR FREE TITLE QUOTE HERE.

Florida Real Estate Services

Our Florida real estate services include:

  • Residential and commercial real estate closings
  • Owner’s and lender’s title insurance policies and endorsements
  • Title examination and curative work, including liens, judgments, and probate and/or trust-related defects
  • Refinance transactions and payoff coordination
  • FIRPTA withholding review for transactions involving foreign sellers
  • Florida documentary stamp tax and recording cost planning
  • 1031 tax-deferred exchange coordination
  • Condominium and homeowners’ association estoppel collection and review
  • Commercial acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing
  • Remote online notarization (RON) and e-closings
  • Residential and commercial development projects
  • Condominium and homeowners’ association creation and governing document drafting, filing, and approvals

Comprehensive Florida Real Estate Closing Services

We handle every aspect of Florida real estate closings from contract to closing table. Our team works closely with buyers, sellers, real estate agents, lenders, surveyors, and other professionals to keep each transaction moving efficiently and on schedule.

We understand that successful closings depend on clear and consistent communication, proactive problem solving, and careful attention to detail. Whether you are purchasing your first home, selling investment property, refinancing, or completing a commercial real estate transaction, we are committed to delivering a smooth, informed, accurate, and stress-free closing experience.  Through our communication methods, you will always know what is happening in your transaction.

With experienced legal counsel, paralegals, and staff and trusted Florida title services under one roof, we help ensure your real estate transaction is timely completed with accuracy and confidence.

GET YOUR FREE TITLE QUOTE HERE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an attorney for a real estate closing in Florida?

Florida law does not require a real estate closing to be handled by an attorney, but an attorney-led closing provides legal protections a title company alone cannot offer, including contract review, title defect resolution, and legal advice throughout the transaction.

What is the difference between an owner’s policy and a lender’s policy?

A lender’s title insurance policy protects the mortgage lender’s interest in the property, while an owner’s title insurance policy protects the buyer’s ownership interest. Both are typically issued at closing, and an owner’s policy remains in effect for as long as the buyer or their heirs hold an interest in the property.

How much does title insurance cost in Florida?

Florida title insurance premiums are set by the state and are the same regardless of which title agent or underwriter issues the policy. Contact us for a quote specific to your transaction.

GET YOUR FREE TITLE QUOTE HERE.

The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every real estate transaction is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Please contact us to discuss the facts of your specific transaction.