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Overview
Navigate Real Estate Closings With Confidence
It's nearly closing day. Have you double checked everything? Do you know what really happens at the closing table? In this program, our experienced faculty will show you exactly what you need to do just before, during, and after the real estate closing. They will also reveal what can go wrong and how you can prevent it from happening in your own practice. Build your real estate legal knowledge - register today!
- Get practical guidance on reviewing and preparing documents for the closing.
- Ensure proper use of e-contracts, electronic signatures, and remote online notarization.
- Discover the steps you need to take after closing day.
- Learn how to keep clients safe from wire fraud and other real estate scams.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Preparing for the Closing (With Sample Checklists and Documents)
- Closing Day: What You Need to Know and Do
- E-Contracts, Signatures, and Remote Online Notarization
- Post-Closing Procedures: Tying Up Loose Ends
- Closings Gone Wrong: Top Mistakes and Real Estate Scams to Watch for
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-13-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-13-2026 |
| California CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-13-2026 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
4 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-13-2026 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-13-2026 |
| Florida CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 02-28-2026 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-13-2026 |
| Iowa CLE |
|
3 Total | |
| Idaho CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-13-2029 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-12-2026 |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
3 Total | |
| Maine CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-12-2026 |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-13-2026 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
3.6 Total | 08-13-2026 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-13-2026 |
| Mississippi CLE |
|
3 Total | 07-31-2026 |
| Montana CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-13-2027 |
| North Dakota CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-13-2027 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-13-2026 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-13-2027 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-13-2026 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-13-2027 |
| New York CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 08-13-2027 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 08-13-2026 |
| Oregon CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-13-2027 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-13-2026 |
| Rhode Island CLE |
|
3.5 Total | |
| Vermont CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-13-2026 |
| Washington CLE |
|
3 Total | 08-12-2029 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
3.5 Total | 12-31-2025 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
3.6 Total | 08-13-2026 |
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Agenda
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Preparing for the Closing (With Sample Checklists and Documents)
- Complete Closing Checklist
- Resolving Last-Minute Issues and Delays
- Reviewing the Final Closing Disclosure
- Preparing Deeds and Legal Descriptions
- Capacity/Authority Documents: POAs, Trusts, Executors, Businesses, etc.
- Reviewing or Preparing Other Documents for Closing
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Closing Day: What You Need to Know and Do
- Residential vs. Commercial RE Closings
- The Role and Duties of the Settlement Agent
- Identification and Document Signing
- Receipt and Handling of Funds From all Parties
- Deposits, Disbursements, and Holdbacks
- “Deal Breakers” and Bad Closings
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E-Contracts, Signatures, and Remote Online Notarization
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Post-Closing Procedures: Tying Up Loose Ends
- Addressing Incomplete Items and Post-Closing Conditions
- Recording the Deed
- The Title Policy
- Tax Considerations and Form 1099-S
- Other Post-Closing To-Do's
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Closings Gone Wrong: Top Mistakes and Real Estate Scams to Watch for
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Title agents, real estate professionals, lenders, and paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Elizabeth A. Shields
is Texas region underwriting counsel at Westcor Land Title Insurance Company. She is an experienced attorney at law with a demonstrated history of working in the legal services industry and skilled in nonprofit organizations, policy analysis, politics, government and legal research. Ms. Shields earned her B.A. degree from The University of New Mexico and her J.D. degree from Texas A&M University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Texas and New Mexico.
Speaker bio
Michael S. 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 B.S degree from University of Florida and his J.D. degree from University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law. Mr. Greene is an advisory board member for the University of Florida's Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies. He is admitted to practice in Florida.
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