Complex Closings Made Simple: FIRPTA & 1031 Exchanges for Realtors 11.4.26

Not every closing is straightforward — and when foreign parties or tax exchange strategies are involved, the stakes get higher and the details get complicated fast.

Join Real Estate Attorney Andrew Conaboy for a practical, Realtor-focused class that makes two of the most misunderstood areas in Florida real estate simple: FIRPTA and 1031 Exchanges. This session is designed to give you the foundational knowledge you need to confidently support clients in complex transactions — without getting lost in the legal weeds.

Part 1 — FIRPTA & Foreign Transactions
Andrew breaks down the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act, international mail-away closings, online notarization requirements, and what foreign buyers and sellers can expect throughout a Florida closing.

Part 2 — 1031 Exchange Fundamentals
Learn the basics of completing a 1031 Exchange — including key timelines, qualification rules, and what to anticipate at closing when an exchange is involved.

Whether you work with international clients regularly or want to be prepared when the opportunity arises, you’ll walk away with practical knowledge you can apply immediately.

What you’ll learn:

• What FIRPTA is and how it affects transactions involving foreign buyers and sellers
• International mail-away closings and online notarization requirements
• What foreign clients can expect throughout a Florida closing
• How a 1031 Exchange works and who qualifies
• Key timelines and deadlines in the exchange process
• What Realtors need to know at closing when an exchange is involved

🎓 Licensed real estate professionals only
🍽 Lunch provided
Free to attend, registration required