GUIDES & PUBLICATIONS

“Tips on Buying a Home in Florida”
Marshall C. Deason, Jr., Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer Tampa Bay Business Law, LLP

“Tips on Selling a Home in Florida”
Marshall C. Deason, Jr., Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer Tampa Bay Business Law, LLP

Residential Inspections & Repairs: Procedures and Pitfalls
Jeffrey A. Grebe, Esq.

Florida's Revised Limited Liability Company ('LLC') Act
James A Marx, Esq., Marx Rosenthal PLLC, Miami, Florida

Buyer Interview
Interview sheet to help make the real estate selling experience a pleasant one.

Seller Interview
Interview sheet to help make the real estate selling experience a pleasant one.

FIRPTA Flowchart
View each step in the FIRPTA transaction process.

FAR/BAR Contract Preparation Manual
Real Estate Resource Order Form

The Florida Realtors/Florida Bar “New” Contracts & Riders
Modified existing riders and published new ones, all effective November 1, 2021.

Buyer Pre-Closing Checklist
Checklist of steps required before closing when selling a house.

Seller Pre-Closing Checklist
Checklist of steps required before closing when buying a house.

Why You Should Involve a Real Estate Attorney in Your Closing
Information on what a Real Estate Attorney can do for you when closing on a house.

Realtor® Education Library Guide
Summary of available Florida ARECS Realtor® programs.

Realtor’s Distressed Property Guide
This toolkit will give you legal and ethical options available for underwater mortgages.
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