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Step by step analysis of the entire settlement process in residential transactions, presented in the actual
sequential order in which it occurs in practice. Designed for anyone involved in a Florida closing, this easy to use looseleaf provides extensive FORMS, mathamatical formulas, and up to date coverage
of:Pre-Closing Information and Procedure
Assembling, Understanding, and Interpreting the Contract
What, Where, and How to Obtain Preliminary Information
Title Information: Ordering, Submitting, Examining, Clearing Objections
Inspections / Surveys / Estoppel / Pre-Closing Checklist
Understanding Settlement Documents and Statements
Who Prepares Closing Documents
Closing Settlement Statements and Items
Mortgage Estoppel Statements
Preparing Standard Form Legal and Other Closing Instruments
Standard Form Legal Instruments / Statutory Requirements
Deed of Conveyance (Warranty Deed)
Bill of Sale / Promissary Note / Mortgage / Power of Attorney
IRS Form 1099-S and Form 1096 Closing Statements: Preparation, Division of Costs, Illustrations Conducting the Closing
What Happens / Who Handles the Actual Closing
Examining and Explaining Closing Documents
Obtaining Signatures on Closing Documents
Collecting and Disbursing Closing Funds Post Closing Procedure
Recording Legal Instruments
Obtaining Title Updates / Forwarding Lender's Doucments
Mortgage and Lien Payoffs / Disbursing the Balance of Closing Funds
Preparing the Title Insurance Policies
About The Author
Neysa Rich
Neysa Rich has worked with
Florida law firms for over thirty years as a management consultant and real property specialist; her extensive background in title work includes hundreds of closing settlements, training of closing
personnel, and related internal issues. Ms. Rich earned her B.A. in Business Administration at Trinity College in Washington D.C., and continues to pursue independent study, including seminars and coursed
relating to real property, legal research, computers, and law firm management. Since its original publication in 1982, "Florida Real Estate Closing" has become the authoritative source for
Florida attorneys and closing agents, and is now the basic text for paralegal closing courses in many Florida colleges. "Florida Real Estate Closings 2d" expands existing coverage, adds new sections as
required, and brings this work current with all recent changes in Florida law. Florida Real Estate Closings 2d |
