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This is What Happens at Your Real Estate Closing

A Step-by-Step Guide Woo Hoo, you've made it! You've found your dream home, survived the negotiations, and navigated the mortgage process. Now comes the final hurdle: closing day. For many buyers and sellers, this is the most mysterious part of the transaction. Will you sign your life away? Is it a party or a paperwork marathon? Who actually gets the keys? Let's break it down! Here's exactly what to expect at your Florida real estate closing,...

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Florida’s Title Insurance Trap—And How to Dodge It

Florida’s Title Insurance Trap—And How to Dodge It

Let’s face it: No one wakes up excited to buy title insurance. It’s not as fun as picking out paint colors or arguing over who gets the garage. But the truth is—skipping it could cost you your dream home. Think of title insurance like a time-traveling...

Agent Success: Your Title Company & So Much More

Agent Success: Your Title Company & So Much More

At Preferred Settlement Services, we are the trusted advisor and ally that agents, buyers, and sellers need throughout the closing process. We are not your average title company. Our mission is to alleviate stress in real estate transactions, ensuring a seamless...

Don’t Ruin The Deal! Know Your Critical Dates

Don’t Ruin The Deal! Know Your Critical Dates

In the intricate world of real estate, grasping the nuances of contract critical dates can be the linchpin to a seamless closing process. These dates set the rhythm for the entire transaction, ensuring that deadlines are met and obligations fulfilled, a necessity for...

Title Insurance for Homebuyers: What You Need to Be Secure

Title Insurance for Homebuyers: What You Need to Be Secure

Your Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Home Investment By Hayley Baldinelli, J.D., Closing Manager at Preferred Settlement Services Why it MattersHow it Title WorksKey Benefits of Florida Title InsuranceCommon Title Issues in Sarasota (And How Insurance Helps)The...

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