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Real Estate Attorney in Vero Beach, Florida
For most families, a home is the largest purchase or sale they'll ever make. Florida doesn't require an attorney at closing, but having one means every document is reviewed by someone whose only job is protecting your interests.
I handle residential and commercial transactions across Florida, and as a licensed title agent I can handle the closing itself, so everything happens in one office.
Charles H. Sanford, Esq.
What we handle
Residential closings
Representation for buyers and sellers from contract review through recording the deed.
Commercial transactions
Purchases, sales, and leases of commercial property, with the business judgment to match.
Contract review and drafting
Purchase agreements and addenda read line by line before you sign, not after a problem surfaces.
Title issues and disputes
Clearing title defects, resolving boundary questions, and handling property disagreements.
Common questions
Do I really need an attorney to buy or sell a house in Florida?
Required, no, but often wise, especially for sales by owner, family transfers, estates, or anything unusual. An attorney reviews the contract and title for your benefit alone, which is not true of anyone else at the table.
What's the difference between using a title company and an attorney for closing?
I can do everything a title company does, including issuing title insurance and closing the transaction, and also give you legal advice along the way, which a title company cannot. The cost is usually comparable.
Can you help with a for-sale-by-owner deal?
Yes. For-sale-by-owner transactions are where legal help is especially valuable: I can draft or review the contract, handle the title work, and conduct the closing so both sides are protected.
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