What should a Connecticut buyer verify before moving to South Florida?

Connecticut practice puts an attorney at the centre of the closing and adds a state and municipal conveyance tax. South Florida closings are customarily handled by a title company or a title agent, and the customary cost split is different. Neither is better; the point is that a Connecticut buyer's expectations about who runs the file and what is owed at the table will not match.

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For a condominium or association-governed home, request the declaration, rules, budget, reserves, recent minutes, insurance information, inspection reports, assessment notices, litigation information, and resale package that apply.

Reconcile reserve and inspection records with minutes and funding decisions. A report’s existence does not establish the cost, completion, or financing result.

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Set the sequence for showings, document delivery, inspection access, lender review, insurance, title work, signatures, verified wiring instructions, keys, and possession. Confirm which steps require a visit and which may be completed remotely.

Keep tax, domicile, homestead, estate, and legal conclusions with the qualified professional or government office responsible for them.

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