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What is a Pre-Occupancy Agreement?
Closing day and moving day don’t always coincide, but with a negotiated pre-occupancy agreement as part of the real estate deal, they could be as many as a few weeks ...
What to Know About Personal Guarantees When Signing a Commercial Lease
When signing a commercial lease agreement in Florida, landlords often require some form of guarantee from their tenants to secure their lease obligations. Owning and managing commercial property comes with ...
How Long Does Due Diligence Take When Buying a Florida Business?
Due diligence is a prerequisite for any business purchase and sale transaction in Florida. There’s simply too much at stake not to take the time to thoroughly vet each area ...
Key Considerations When Negotiating the Terms of a Business Purchase and Sale Agreement
Negotiating the terms of a business purchase and sale agreement is a critical step when buying or selling a business. This agreement outlines the rights and obligations of both parties and sets ...
What’s the Difference Between a Residential and Commercial Real Estate Closing?
The closing process for residential and commercial transactions in Florida differs in several key ways. While the end result is the same for both processes – the successful transfer of property ...
Types of Deeds Used in Florida Real Estate Transactions
A deed is required any time ownership of real property (be that buildings or vacant land) is transferred from one person or entity to another. Deeds are legal documents that ...
Common Reasons for Delays in Real Estate Closings (and How to Avoid Them)
A lot has to happen from when a buyer first puts in an offer on a home to the day final closing documents are signed. In the weeks between when ...
Do You Need a Disclosure if Selling Your House “As-Is”?
Buyers and sellers often wonder if buying a house “as-is” absolves sellers of their disclosure requirements. The answer is no. While selling a property “as-is” in Florida generally means that ...