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Real Estate Transaction Documents: Hidden Hazards You Must Catch

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Andrew Crabtree
Norman Newman
Heather Fuller
M. Clare Schuller
Anita Lotz
With Andrew L. Crabtree from Law Offices of Andrew L. Crabtree, P.C. + 4 others
Recorded April 10, 2026.
Product ID 101720

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Overview

Avoid Pitfalls in Leases, Purchase Contracts, Title, and Due Diligence Reports

Problems are best caught early, especially when it comes to real estate transactions. When you're poring over the lease, purchase and sale contract, legal descriptions, title commitment, and other documents, will you be quick to identify the real issues? Join our experienced faculty as they highlight the top real estate transaction document hazards you do not want to ignore. Build your problem-spotting skills to protect your clients - register today!

  • Spot lease language that could create financial or legal headaches for clients.
  • Train yourself to detect purchase and sale agreement details that could bring nasty surprises.
  • Discover what most often goes missed during the inspection period.
  • Get tips for reviewing the title commitment and determine whether exceptions are dangerous or harmless.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. The Biggest Lease Traps to Watch Out for
  2. Letter of Intent and Purchase and Sale Agreement Pitfalls
  3. Disclosures, Due Diligence Checklists, and Reports: Top Problems That Get Missed
  4. Reviewing the Title Commitment - and Exceptions You Should Never Ignore
  5. Spotting Issues in Survey Reports and Legal Descriptions
  6. Top 10 List of Closing Document Problems

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Product ID 101720

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 Upon Request 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 Carolina 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 Approved 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. The Biggest Lease Traps to Watch Out for

  2. Letter of Intent and Purchase and Sale Agreement Pitfalls

  3. Disclosures, Due Diligence Checklists, and Reports: Top Problems That Get Missed

  4. Reviewing the Title Commitment - and Exceptions You Should Never Ignore

  5. Spotting Issues in Survey Reports and Legal Descriptions

  6. Top 10 List of Closing Document Problems

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Real estate professionals, title insurance professionals, lenders, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Andrew L Crabtree
Andrew L.
Crabtree
Law Offices of Andrew L. Crabtree, P.C.
Norman R Newman
Norman R.
Newman
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Heather M Fuller
Heather M.
Fuller
Sandberg Phoenix
M. Clare Schuller
M. Clare
Schuller
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC
Anita I Lotz
Anita I.
Lotz
Phelps Dunbar LLP
Speaker bio
Andrew L Crabtree

Andrew L. Crabtree

Law Offices of Andrew L. Crabtree, P.C.
Andrew Crabtree

is the principal of the Law Offices of Andrew L. Crabtree, P.C., where his firm focuses on transactional and litigated real estate, landlord-tenant, construction and general commercial business matters. He has a broad background in residential condominium development and sales in commercial leasing; and represents commercial owners, developers, purchasers and tenants, including a national franchise chain in commercial leasing and landlord and tenant matters. Mr. Crabtree represents businesses and individuals in federal and state trial courts, as well as in arbitrations and before administrative tribunals involving commercial disputes, constitutional claims, partnership and shareholder disputes, breach of contract claims, business torts, unfair competition, employment claims, trade secrets, and intellectual property cases. He also represents contractors, owners, developers, design professionals, municipalities and state agencies relating to public and private construction and development projects, mechanics' liens, commercial lease disputes and landlord-tenant matters. Mr. Crabtree is a member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association and Suffolk County Bar Association. He earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from the State University of New York at Albany and his J.D. degree from Fordham University Law School.

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Norman R Newman

Norman R. Newman

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Norman Newman

is senior counsel in the Indianapolis office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, practicing within the firm's real estate practice group. He is a fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. Mr. Newman earned his J.D. degree, with distinction, from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law and is now an adjunct professor there.

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Heather M Fuller

Heather M. Fuller

Sandberg Phoenix
Heather Fuller

is an attorney at Sandberg Phoenix and works in the business litigation practice group. Her practice focuses on creditor's rights, title resolution, mortgage servicing law, and real estate related matters. With over 20 years of foreclosure, eviction, and title insurance experience, Ms. Fuller is proficient in handling all aspects and phases of the default servicing process. She routinely represents lenders, investors, and servicers as they navigate state and federal compliance questions and resolve borrower disputes. Ms. Fuller has extensive experience resolving complex title issues including disputed easements, boundary lines, lien priority, clouds in the chain of title, and title insurance claim coverage matters. She has assisted clients with drafting both commercial and residential loan origination and loan modification documents. Ms. Fuller earned her B.A. degree from Eastern Illinois University and her J.D. degree from St. Louis University. She is licensed in Missouri, Illinois and Kansas, and is a member of The Missouri Bar, Illinois State Bar Association and American Bar Association. Ms. Fuller frequently speaks on topics relating to foreclosure, title defects and title insurance for mortgage servicing and attorney organizations.

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M. Clare Schuller

M. Clare Schuller

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC
M. Clare Schuller

is a senior counsel at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC. Her practice involves representing individuals and businesses in real estate transactions and litigation. Ms. Schuller advises banks on secured transactions and actively works in commercial and residential real estate purchase and lease transactions. She has overseen the closing of numerous large governmental projects, including the purchase of a historic beach project in Annapolis for conversion into a city park and the acquisition of land for a district court building in Harford County. Additionally, Ms. Schuller has extensive experience in the buying and selling of businesses. She earned her J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Maryland Carey School of Law in 2012. Ms. Schuller is admitted to practice in Maryland and the U.S. Tax Court. She is active in the community through her legislative advocacy on behalf of the Maryland Land Title Association, including successfully lobbying for the adoption of Remote Notarization laws in Maryland.

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Anita I Lotz

Anita I. Lotz

Phelps Dunbar LLP
Anita Lotz

is a member of the Memphis law firm of Phelps Dunbar LLP, where her areas of practice include commercial lending, real estate transactions, title law, foreclosures, and financial institutions regulatory law. She has spoken for various business and professional organizations on a variety of foreclosure and commercial lending issues. Ms. Lotz is a member of the Memphis, Tennessee and American (member, Business Law Section) bar associations; and the Association of Women Attorneys. She earned her B.A. degree from Northwestern University and her J.D. degree from Boston University.  

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