Real Estate

4.09

Top Real Estate Closing Mistakes to Avoid

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Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
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Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
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Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
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Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
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3 hours 6 minutes
Michael Greene
Kerrianne Donovan
With Michael S. Greene from Development Law Group + 1 other
Recorded February 02, 2026.
Product ID 101546

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Overview

Avoid Oversights That Will Keep You (and Your Clients) Up at Night

Real estate transactions are high-stakes and full of potential pitfalls. Even seasoned professionals can make mistakes that result in delays, financial losses, legal disputes, or malpractice claims. This practical course dives into the most common - and most costly - errors that occur during every stage of a real estate closing, equipping you with strategies to prevent them. Head off mistakes that will give you lasting legal headaches - register today!

  • Avoid due diligence oversights that will come back to haunt.
  • Avert delays, disputes, or deal collapses with proper contingency management.
  • Identify and resolve unreleased liens, chain of title gaps, and other title and ownership issues.
  • Learn what can go wrong on closing day and what you can do to prevent it.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Due Diligence Oversights and Contingency Mismanagement
  2. Unaddressed Title, Ownership, Survey, and Boundary Issues
  3. Financing and Escrow Disasters
  4. Closing Day Gaffes and Post-Closing Oversights

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Product ID 101546

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Due Diligence Oversights and Contingency Mismanagement

    1. Inspection Oversights
    2. Overlooking Zoning, Land Use, or Building Code Issues
    3. Financing Contingency Mistakes
    4. Environmental and Regulatory Oversights
    5. Missed Removal Deadlines
    6. Poor/Verbal Communications Regarding Contingency Waivers, Terminations, Satisfaction
    7. Over-Relying On - or Failing to Read - Required Disclosures

  2. Unaddressed Title, Ownership, Survey, and Boundary Issues

    1. Unreleased Liens and Other Encumbrances
    2. Chain of Title Issues
    3. Multiple Owners, Unresolved Estate Matters, and Other Ownership Issues
    4. Legal Description Errors
    5. Missing, Outdated, or Inaccurate Surveys
    6. Encroachments From Neighboring Properties
    7. Easement and Access Problems

  3. Financing and Escrow Disasters

    1. Payoff and Loan Calculation Errors
    2. Escrow Mismanagement
    3. Wire Transfer and Fraud Risks
    4. Lender Compliance Issues
    5. Failure to Review Final Closing Disclosures Carefully
    6. Timing and Coordination Issues

  4. Closing Day Gaffes and Post-Closing Oversights

    1. Closing Document Errors
    2. Poor Management of Last-Minute Corrections or Document Revisions
    3. E-Signature and Notarization Issues
    4. Coordination and Communication Breakdowns
    5. Failing to Confirm Deed Recording and Other Post-Closing Oversights

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Real estate professionals, title professionals, loan officers and underwriters, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Michael S Greene
Michael S.
Greene
Development Law Group
Kerrianne A Donovan
Kerrianne A.
Donovan
Bowles Rice LLP
Speaker bio
Michael S Greene

Michael S. Greene

Development Law Group
Michael Greene

is the principal partner of Development Law Group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate development and finance, real estate acquisition, sale and leasing, construction law, construction contracting and claims resolution, indoor environmental and disaster preparation and recovery, ADA and Accessibility Code, Fair Housing Act hospitality law, land use and zoning law, healthcare facilities (including nursing homes and senior living projects), trademark and copyrights for owners, design professionals and manufacturers, and alcoholic beverage licensing. Mr. Greene represents developers, institutional and entrepreneurial building owners, purchasers, sellers, landlords and tenants, contractors, mold assessors and remediators. He earned his Bachelor of Building Construction degree from University of Florida and his J.D. degree from University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law. Mr. Greene was an advisory board member for the University of Florida's Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies 2008 -2023. He is admitted to practice in Florida.

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Kerrianne A Donovan

Kerrianne A. Donovan

Bowles Rice LLP
Kerrianne Donovan

is a licensed title agent for Pennsylvania and West Virginia for the law firm of Bowles Rice LLP in its Canonsburg, Pennsylvania (Southpointe) office. She has broad experience in the sale and acquisition of real property that involves residential, commercial and industrial properties; new developments; vacant land and subdivisions and like-kind exchanges; including title examination, clearing title, corporate due diligence, closing and settlement. Ms. Donovan specializes in new construction transactions and Pennsylvania property tax analysis, including interim taxes. She routinely handles title insurance for transactions in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and collaborates with national and regional developers, builders and lenders. She is on the Education Commitment for the Pennsylvania Land Title Association. Ms. Donovan earned her associate degree from Douglas School of Business and a certificate in paralegal studies from Boston University-Metropolitan College.

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