Residential Real Estate Closings in Cooper City, Florida
Residential real estate closings finalize home purchases and sales through title examination, document preparation, fund coordination, and deed recording. Attorney representation protects buyers and sellers by reviewing contracts and ensuring proper conveyance. Mark Mastrarrigo P.A. handles residential closings for Cooper City and Broward County clients, providing comprehensive legal services from contract review through recorded deed and title insurance.
When This Service Is Needed
- You are purchasing a home and need closing representation
- You are selling your home and want legal protection
- You need title search and title insurance for your property
- You want contract review and guidance through the closing process
How This Fits Into Your Overall Planning
Real estate closings connect to estate planning in important ways. How you take title affects estate taxes, probate, and creditor protection. Florida homestead law provides significant benefits but has specific requirements. Your attorney can advise on proper titling, coordinate with your estate plan, and ensure your home purchase or sale aligns with your overall wealth protection strategy.
Protecting Your Home Purchase or Sale
Buying or selling a home is one of the largest financial transactions most people make. Having an attorney handle your closing ensures the process goes smoothly and your interests are protected.
Mark Mastrarrigo P.A. provides residential closing services for buyers and sellers in Cooper City and throughout Broward County, handling all aspects of the transaction from contract to recorded deed.
Services for Buyers
- Contract review and negotiation
- Title search and examination
- Coordination with lender
- Closing document preparation and review
- Title insurance issuance
- Deed recording
Services for Sellers
- Contract review
- Payoff coordination
- Document preparation
- Closing coordination
- Proceeds disbursement
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an attorney for a residential closing in Florida?
While not legally required, having an attorney protects your interests by ensuring proper title review, contract terms, and document preparation. An attorney can identify issues that could cause problems after closing.
What does a real estate attorney do at closing?
We review and prepare closing documents, conduct title searches, coordinate with lenders and title companies, ensure proper fund disbursement, and record the deed. We protect your interests throughout the process.
How long does a residential closing take?
The closing meeting typically takes 1-2 hours. The overall process from contract to closing is usually 30-45 days for financed purchases, potentially shorter for cash deals.
What is title insurance and do I need it?
Title insurance protects against unknown title defects, liens, or claims. Lenders require it, and owner's policies protect your investment. We recommend owner's coverage for all purchases.
What should I bring to closing?
Bring valid photo ID, proof of homeowner's insurance, and funds for closing costs (typically certified check or wire transfer). We'll provide a closing disclosure with exact amounts beforehand.
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Contact our Cooper City office to discuss your residential closing needs.
5500 South Flamingo Road, Suite 205, Cooper City, FL 33330
(954) 820-8535Last reviewed: February 2026
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