The Standard AS-IS Residential Contract for the Sale and Purchase is the common form prepared by a Florida Realtor to govern a Transaction. It is a contract between a buyer and a seller that is legally binding on signing and controls the Purchase and sale of real estate. The contract spells out the terms of the … Continue reading Real Estate Purchase Agreements in South Florida →

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A purchase and sale agreement, otherwise known as PSA, is a legal document that details the terms and conditions of a real estate transaction, such as prices, limitations, and contingencies. Real estate lawyers draft them, and they need to cover everything about a purchase, keeping in mind the location of the property and the specific … Continue reading Purchase and Sale Agreement Attorney in South Florida →

Purchasing a home, investment, or commercial property is a serious transaction that can impact you for many years to come. When you enter into a contract to purchase real estate, the contract must be drafted in a way that will protect your interests. The Law Offices of Mark T. Stern is committed to protecting your … Continue reading Why You Need an Experienced Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Attorney to Prepare Your Purchase and Sale Agreement →

In Florida, you can charge tenants a security deposit before they move in. You can also charge tenants advance rent that you can automatically deduct for the months the advance rent was intended without giving any additional notice to the tenant at the time of making the deduction. Charging this advance rent can help you … Continue reading What Can a Landlord Do If a Tenant Improperly Uses Their Security Deposit to Cover Rent? →

Get smart. You will need to hire an experienced real estate attorney if you want to adequately protect your interest in a real estate transaction.    It does not matter if it is for buying and selling or leasing for residential or commercial purposes. Real estate transactions typically involve significant value and can be risky … Continue reading Guide to Hiring a Real Estate Lawyer in Fort Lauderdale →