LegalClose - Simply Real Estate

In this episode we discuss what is meant by the term contract contingency and the primary types of contract contingencies in residential contracts. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

In this episode we change things up and discuss why we love our dogs. Nothing about real estate, but we love dogs. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

In this episode we discuss residential subdivisions and some of the primary aspects when buying a residence in a residential subdivison. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

In this episode we discuss what is meant by the term condominium and we discuss some of the common types of condominium property. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

In this episode we discuss zoning confirmation letters for confirming zoning and building aspects related to a vacant parcel of land or an existing residential structure. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

This episode focuses on the primary builder contracts related to residential property, including some of the big picture aspects associated with those contracts. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

In this episode we explore what is meant by short-term and vacation rentals, and we discuss some of the challenges and risks associated with renting a property on a short-term or vacation rental basis. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

In this episode we discuss some of the primary attributes and aspects associated with waterfront property rights. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

In this episode we discuss some (not all) of the ways that probate may be avoided with the ownership of certain real estate assets. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

In this episode we discuss the ways to reduce the cost of title insurance by receiving a reissue credit for title insurance in certain real estate transactions. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

In this episode we go through a few primary ways for multiple parties to take ownership of real estate. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

In this episode we discuss ways to maintain privacy in real estate transactions for those parties looking for anonymity in the deal. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney.

In this episode we discuss what is meant by the term luxury residence and the primary considerations when purchasing a luxury residence. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

In this episode we discuss easements on real estate and a few examples of easements that illustrate how easements work and the rights and obligations associated under easements. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

This episode walks through the important aspects of selecting a home inspector to complete an inspection of a home you plan to purchase. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

In this episode we discuss the reasons why having an attorney assist on the sale of real estate is important. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

This episode focuses on the primary and distinctive differences between using a closing attorney or a title agent for the closing of a real estate transaction, including legal oversight and guidance. Hosts of this episode are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

In this episode we walk through the basics for creating a legal real estate contract and the types of standard forms that could be used. Hosts of this episode are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC. 

In this episode we discuss the basics on comparing closing costs between title providers, including closing attorneys and title agents. Hosts for this episode are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

In this episode we answer questions from our online followers, which includes questions on remote online notarization and technology challenges for closing agents. Hosts of this episode are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC. 

In this episode we discuss the internal overview of the closing process from the closing agent's perspective - giving consumers and real estate professionals a behind the scenes look at how the real estate closing process works on the closing agent's side. Hosts for this episode are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC. 

In this episode we outline the primary differences between real property and personal property as part of a real estate transaction. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

This episode focuses on real estate tax considerations related to a real estate closing, including real estate tax pro-rations at the closing, post-closing re-proration obligations, and reassessments of the assessed value for real estate tax purposes following the closing. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC. 

In this episode, we summarize the standard closing documents for both the buyer and seller in a real estate closing. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC. 

This episode focus on the ways buyers and sellers enter into purchase and sale contracts for real estate. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC. 

This episode is a 3 part series where we explore the real estate closing basics, which will begin with the first part in defining terms in a real estate closing, the second part will be entering into a contract, and the third part will be the standard closing documents. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC. 

In this episode we discuss some of the more important aspects of taking title to real estate, whether by an individual person or multiple parties. Host is Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.  

This episode explores the subtle, but distinctive differences between closing agents, title agents, and escrow agents, and the interrelationship between each of them. Hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC. 

In this episode we explain affiliated title companies and how they are not beneficial for consumers, as they lack independence and don't serve the best interests of the parties to the real estate closing. Hosts of the episode are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

In this episode we walk through a digital real estate closing process as it exists today and what it might look like in the near future.  Episode hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney with Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.

In this latest episode of the Simply Real Estate vodcast we answer the question of whether a boundary survey is necessary in a real estate closing. The episode hosts are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC. 

In this episode, we discuss the two biggest costs in a real estate closing in Florida and the party that is usually responsible for paying those costs. This episode is hosted by Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, and Richard Lawrence, a Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC. 

In this latest episode we discuss the overview of the real estate closing process from start to finish. This episode is hosted by Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC. 

In this episode we share the Top 5 things the best real estate agents do from our perspective on the closing side of the equation. The hosts for this episode are Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC. 

This episode focuses on why we partnered with LegalClose and the benefits to consumers and real estate professionals by using the LegalClose.com website. Hosted by Kara Zellers, a Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, a Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC. 

In our first episode we introduce the LegalClose Vodcast - Simply Real Estate and share a little background of the hosts. This episode is hosted by Kara Zellers, Closing Coordinator at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC, and Richard Lawrence, Board Certified Real Estate Attorney at Lawrence Advisory, PLLC.