Who Picks and Pays for Title in Florida? A FAR/BAR Guide for Real Estate Agents
Who Picks and Pays for Title in Florida? A FAR/BAR Guide for Real Estate Agents Few contract provisions cause more last-minute confusion than who selects the closing agent and who pays for title. The answer lives in one set of checkboxes, Paragraph 9(c) of the FAR/BAR...
Hurricane Season Alert: How Gulf Coast Residents and Florida Real Estate Agents Can Stay Prepared
Ready or not, it’s that time of year again. For Gulf Coast residents and real estate professionals across Florida, hurricane season means revisiting storm preparation plans, restocking supplies, and hoping for a quiet few months. However, with the National Oceanic and...
Thinking About Closing Without a Survey? Read This First.
Thinking About Closing Without a Survey? Read This First. In competitive markets — especially with cash buyers — one of the most common questions we hear is: “Do we really need a survey?” In Florida, a survey is required when a buyer is obtaining financing and the...
Understanding Special Assessments: What Every Preferred SHORE Real Estate Agent Should Know
Understanding Special Assessments: What Every Preferred SHORE Real Estate Agent Should Know In luxury real estate, surprises at closing are not just inconvenient — they can damage client confidence and referrals. One of the most common sources of confusion (and...
The New FinCEN Rule That Could Derail a Closing – And How Proof Title Helps You Stay Ahead
The New FinCEN Rule That Could Derail a Closing - And How Proof Title Helps You Stay Ahead Beginning March 1, 2026, certain residential real estate transactions will trigger a new federal reporting requirement administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s...