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Clearing the Way to Closing: Understanding Title & Survey Defects 8.18.26

A deal can look perfect on paper — until a title or survey issue stops it in its tracks.

Join Real Estate Attorney Cheri Kuenn for a practical, Realtor-focused class on the title and survey defects that most commonly delay or derail real estate transactions. From encroachments and boundary disputes to easements, liens, and title clouds, this session walks you through the real-world issues that can quietly threaten a closing — and how to spot them before they become deal-killers.

You’ll also learn when to loop in title professionals or legal counsel early, so you can keep transactions moving and protect your clients from costly surprises.

What you’ll learn:

  • Common survey defects and boundary issues every Realtor should recognize
  • How title defects and exceptions affect marketability, financing, and closing timelines
  • The difference between encroachments, easements, liens, and title clouds — and why each matters
  • Red flags that can impact a buyer’s ability to finance or a seller’s ability to close
  • When and how to involve title professionals or legal counsel to keep deals on track

🎓 Licensed real estate professionals only. Free to attend, registration required.

Date

Aug 18 2026
Expired!

Time

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Local Time

  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Date: Aug 18 2026
  • Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

Berlin Patten Ebling St. Petersburg Office
525 1st Avenue North St. Petersburg Florida 33701
Website
https://berlinpatten.com/locations/st-petersburg-real-estate-attorneys/
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Here's How It Works:

Simple Submission: Using Payload, you can send your EMD funds. The platform is designed to ensure your transaction is both secure and hassle-free.

Transparent Fee Structure: A nominal processing fee of $12.00 will be applied to your transaction. This fee is disclosed during the submission process.

Instant Confirmation: Once your transaction is completed, you’ll receive an immediate confirmation email from Payload. Our accounting team will also be promptly notified, usually within minutes of the transfer.

Specifically for EMD: Payload is exclusively for submitting your Earnest Money Deposit ONLY. It is not to be used for final closing proceeds or any other payments.

Deposit Limit: To maintain the integrity of our process, we have set a maximum deposit amount of $100,000.00 for EMD submissions.

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