1 Deal, 3 States. How do I make this happen?

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I am trying to purchase a property in Florida. The seller lives in Virginia ,and I live in California. This is likely going to be a cash deal.

Which state contract law should I be following here? The state of the seller? Of the deal? Of me? Or all three?

Erica Larence-Penna · Answer

@David Reo you would follow FL law since the property is located there. You will also need to follow FL law for the handling of legal documents at closing. For example, two witnesses are required to witness the grantor's signing of the deed.

Mark H. Porter · Answer

David, you’ll want to get a real estate attorney in Florida. Each state has very specific rules for the transfer of property and what documentation needs to be completed.

Mark H. Porter · Answer

Yeah ... what Erica says ;-)

David Reo · Answer

Thanks! @Mark H. Porter

There are no restrictions from other states that I need to follow then?

Side note: the seller wants the contract through snail mail. Any advice on sending it over signed/ unsigned and how many copies?

Mark H. Porter · Answer

Where the property is

1 Deal, 3 States. How do I make this happen?

1 Deal, 3 States. How do I make this happen?

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