Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Real Estate Liens

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Generally, the Seller has to pay off all liens on the property at closing and not the Buyer. The monies are taking from the sales price before being distributed to the Seller. Also, a Contract is signed long before the closing.

Yes, the title to the real property is transferred by the Warranty Deed. Title to personal property is transferred by the execution of the Bill of Sale which is also given at closing.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.