Real Estate

4.42

Real Estate Law 101

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
OnDemand
5 hours 53 minutes
Stephen Kessler
Carmen Rowe
Savannah Loftis
James Hochman
With Stephen M. Kessler from Fernmoor Homes + 3 others
Recorded November 28, 2023
Product ID 97572

Buy This Course

Course Includes
$389

OnDemand Video

Video Download

Course Book Download

Sorry, the course is no longer available.

or
Upgrade to Unlimited CLE and Get This Course
$129/month
All Inclusive CLE subscribers save an average of $3,000/year on CLE costs.

Overview

Contracts, Title, Due Diligence, and More

Are you interested in taking a broad look at the fundamental building blocks of real estate law? Whether you're new to the practice or seeking a refresher, this comprehensive guide is just what you're looking for. This program will walk you step by step through many common legal issues you may encounter when handling real estate transactions. Experienced faculty will guide you from the initial agreement all the way to closing, equipping you with the tools you need to spot hidden risks and protect your real estate clients. Build a foundation for a successful practice - register today!

  • Learn how to draft and negotiate key provisions in real estate contracts.
  • Investigate and resolve title defects.
  • Gain practical tips for dealing with liens on property.
  • Understand how to prepare and review documents for real estate closings.
  • Know what terms to negotiate when representing either side in a lease transaction.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Purchase and Sale Contracts: Key Negotiating Points, Pitfalls and Tips
  2. Financing and Loan Documents in a Nutshell
  3. Reading Deeds, Legal Descriptions, and Land Surveys
  4. Spotting Risks, Insuring Title, and Curing Defects
  5. Easements and Boundary Law: A Practical Look
  6. Real Estate Leases: Drafting, Reviewing, and Negotiating
  7. Navigating the Real Estate Closing Process and Documentation
  8. Applying Legal Ethics Rules to Real Estate Practice

Related Topics

Product ID 97572

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Select Jurisdiction
CLE

Agenda

All times are shown in

  1. Purchase and Sale Contracts: Key Negotiating Points, Pitfalls and Tips

    1. Letter of Intent
    2. Purchase and Sale Agreements - Residential vs. Commercial
    3. Option Agreements

  2. Financing and Loan Documents in a Nutshell

    1. Financing Options: Ensuring Proper Choices
    2. Loan Documentation Walkthrough
    3. Negotiating Key Financial, Business, and Legal Issues

  3. Reading Deeds, Legal Descriptions, and Land Surveys

    1. Types of Deeds and Their Uses
    2. Reading Legal Descriptions
    3. Common Legal Description Issues
    4. Surveys - What Attorneys Need to Know

  4. Spotting Risks, Insuring Title, and Curing Defects

    1. Reps and Warranties: Buyer and Seller Tips
    2. Due Diligence in Real Estate Transactions
    3. The Title Search
    4. Reviewing the Title Commitment and Policy
    5. Exclusions and Endorsements
    6. How to Cure Different Title Defects
    7. Removing Liens on a Property

  5. Easements and Boundary Law: A Practical Look

    1. Types of Easements
    2. Creating/Acquiring Easements
    3. How to Locate Easements and Identify Discrepancies
    4. How to Enforce or Terminate an Easement
    5. Encroachment and Adverse Possession Issues
    6. Resolving Boundary and Property Line Disputes

  6. Real Estate Leases: Drafting, Reviewing, and Negotiating

    1. Anatomy of a Lease
    2. Key Terms to Negotiate: Lessor vs. Lessee Perspectives
    3. Sample Lease Agreement and Ancillary Documents
    4. Landlord-Tenant Laws and Evictions

  7. Navigating the Real Estate Closing Process and Documentation

    1. Handling Residential vs. Commercial RE Closings
    2. Sample Closing Checklist
    3. Reviewing the Closing Documents
    4. Online Closings and E-Notarization
    5. Wire Fraud
    6. Recording the Deed and Other Post-Closing Procedures

  8. Applying Legal Ethics Rules to Real Estate Practice

    1. Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
    2. Obligatory Disclosures vs. Duty to Preserve Confidentiality
    3. Attorneys' Fees and Handling Client Funds
    4. Dealing with Unrepresented Parties

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Lenders, real estate professionals, title officers, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Stephen M Kessler
Stephen M.
Kessler
Fernmoor Homes
Carmen R Rowe
Carmen R.
Rowe
Gryphon Law Group PS
Savannah M Loftis
Savannah M.
Loftis
Kovitz Shifrin & Nesbit
James A Hochman
James A.
Hochman
Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz, Ltd.
Speaker bio
Stephen M Kessler

Stephen M. Kessler

Fernmoor Homes
Stephen Kessler

is general counsel at Fernmoor Homes. He brings to the firm his broad experience in commercial real estate law, title expertise and business transactions to manage and resolve issues for his clients in an efficient and time sensitive manner. With a diverse background in all areas of real estate law, Mr. Kessler represented large and small companies, government agencies and institutions in financing, development and acquisitions, Low-Income Tax Credit transactions, leasing, and zoning and land use. He is a member of the Delaware State, Pennsylvania and New Jersey State bar associations. Mr. Kessler is an adjunct professor at Widener Law School and has spoken on the topic "Landlord Tenant Law - How to Prosper in the New Market." He earned his B.A. degree, high honors in history, from Muhlenberg College and his J.D. degree from Rutgers Law School. During his time at Rutgers Law School, Mr. Kessler was also the research editor of the Rutgers Law Journal.

View full profile
Speaker bio
Carmen R Rowe

Carmen R. Rowe

Gryphon Law Group PS
Carmen Rowe

is the owner of Gryphon Law Group PS, with offices in Seattle, Lacey and Chehalis. She has focused her practice on real property, business and probate. Ms. Rowe's work with real property includes easements, adverse possession and other boundary disputes, purchase and sale agreements, leases, association work, agriculture, timber, water, and related insurance. She focuses on practical resolutions, while bringing strong litigation and appellate history with several published appellate decisions on key property issues. Ms. Rowe is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University and Columbia Law School (with a certificate in international law), both with honors.

View full profile
Speaker bio
Savannah M Loftis

Savannah M. Loftis

Kovitz Shifrin & Nesbit
Savannah Loftis

is an associate at Schuckit & Associates, P.C. where she practices civil litigation, collection, business litigation, real estate, community association law, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. She served as secretary of Community Association Institute Indiana Chapter's Legislative Action Committee and lecturer for Community Association Institute Indiana Chapter. Ms. Loftis is also a member of Indianapolis Bar Association, Indiana State Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association. She earned her B.S. degree from Tennessee Technological University and her J.D. degree from Southern Illinois University. Ms. Loftis is licensed to practice law in Indiana, Illinois and before the U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern districts of Illinois; and Northern and Southern districts of Indiana.

View full profile
Speaker bio
James A Hochman

James A. Hochman

Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz, Ltd.
James Hochman

is a partner with the Chicago firm of Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz, Ltd., where he represents commercial real estate brokerage firms, landlords, tenants and commercial real estate investors, assisting in all phases of commercial and residential real estate. Mr. Hochman is a frequent speaker on real estate broker related legal issues for state and local estate organizations. He co-wrote and sponsored the Illinois Commercial Real Estate Broker Lien Act, and through his drafting and lobbying efforts, several other states have adopted similar statutes. Mr. Hochman is also active in support of license portability legislation for commercial real estate brokers, and is the architect and drafter of statutes in several estates on that issue as well. He earned his A.B. degree from Brown University and his J.D. degree from Boston University School of Law.

View full profile

TOP FAQs

How do I access my courses?
Courses are available within your account. Simply login to your account and click on My Courses. If you require additional assistance please call our Customer Service Department at 800-930-6182.
Do you have options for attendees who are deaf or hard of hearing?
Closed captioning is available for all Live Webinars. After you've joined the event room, you can enable closed captioning by clicking the "cc" button in the lower right of the player.
What happens if my course is cancelled?
In the unlikely event that NBI cancels or reschedules an upcoming program, each registered attendee will be contacted via email by a representative of NBI. Outreach to attendees begins as soon as NBI is made aware that a program will not move forward at its originally scheduled date and time.
Are multiple attendee discounts available?
Yes, the more people you bring from your organization, the more you save. After the first registration, each additional attendee receives a special discount off of their total tuition.
When will the OnDemand be available and how long will I have access to the content?
The OnDemand Video will be available to stream within 14 days of live broadcast date. You will have access to the content for 6 months in your account. If you’re a subscriber, you’ll have access to your course recordings until 7 days after the expiration date of the subscription.
What is included with my course purchase?
When you enroll prior to the live event date you will receive access to the live-streaming webinar which will allow you to interact with faculty in real-time. With each course, you will receive access to the content via OnDemand Streaming and the Video Download. Course reference materials are included with each course purchase in a downloadable PDF format.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, we'll email you a certificate of completion and store in your account for any future reporting needs.
Can multiple people watch courses and request credit?
While only paid registrants can receive continuing education credit for attending, there are no limitations to the number of viewers at each connection.

Have more questions? Please Contact Us