Real Estate Seller Representation

When it comes to selling real estate—residential or commercial—we have a team of 10+ attorneys with unmatched experience. At St. Johns Law Group, we handle the entire transaction from contract to closing, with attorneys involved every step of the way.

Whether you’re selling your home, a commercial building, investment property, or doing a 1031 exchange, we’re here to represent your best interests.

💼 Attorney Closings — Often with No Extra Legal Fees!

Why pay more for legal protection?

For many transactions, we offer Real Estate Seller Representation with no added attorney fees when we handle the closing and write title. We provide:

• Legal guidance from start to finish
• Title and escrow services
• Rates competitive with title companies
• Personalized service by attorneys—not just closing processors and title agents

📄 We Review Contracts—Often for Free

Got a proposed sales contract from a buyer’s agent or broker? Let us review it—often at no cost if we’re handling your closing, as title agent.

We regularly review and revise:

• FAR/BAR Contracts
• Residential & Commercial Agreements
• Broker/Agent-prepared Forms
• Addenda and Amendments

Our attorneys have reviewed hundreds of real estate contracts. We can help ensure you’re fully protected and that your interests are reflected in every term of the deal.

🧠 Legal Experience You Can Rely On

We have more attorneys and more real estate experience than any other law firm in the St. Augustine area.

👨‍⚖️ John Whiteman – Over 40 years of experience
👨‍⚖️ David Abraham – Over 30 years of experience
👨‍⚖️ Douglas Burnett – Over 25 years of experience

We’ve handled everything from single-home closings to multi-parcel developments, commercial buildings, title defect resolutions, and litigation. You’re in good hands.

👥 Contact Your Real Estate Closing Team

📝 Katie Lemelin – Closing Agent
📂 Thom Sharpe – Processor & Escrow Agent
⚖️ Douglas Burnett – Closing Attorney

Together, they’ll guide you through a seamless transaction with personal attention and expert service.

🖊️ Want to Use Our Services? Just Add Us to the Contract

Thinking of selling and already have a contract drafted? Simply:

1. Let us review it before you sign

2. List us as the Title & Escrow Agent:

St. Johns Law Group

Title & Escrow Agent 

104 Sea Grove Main Street

St. Augustine, Florida 32080

(904) 495-0400

We’ll handle the rest.

🧰 What Else Can We Do For You?

Unlike many title companies, you won’t get passed off to an outside law firm for legal help. Everything stays in-house. That saves you time, money, and stress.  If something comes up that needs a legal solution, we can handle it on the spot.

🔧 Need changes to your contract?
We draft amendments, addenda, and post-closing agreements.

🏡 Need title insurance?
We write title at the same rates as most title companies.

⚠️ Title defect or encumbrance?
We clear title issues and handle quiet title actions.

🛑 Buyer default?
We represent sellers in escrow disputes, specific performance cases, and litigation.

🏘️ Need a lease or contractor agreement?
We prepare post-closing agreements, lease agreements and construction contracts that protect you.

📐 Need zoning, variance, or land use approvals?
We’ve helped clients secure over 100 PUD approvals. Attorneys Douglas Burnett and James Whitehouse lead our land use practice.

💰 Get an Instant Estimate

Want to know what your closing costs might look like?

🧮 Use Our Closing Cost Calculator

📋 Why You Need a Real Estate Attorney When Selling

Florida law does not require sellers to hire an attorney, but the stakes are high. Real estate agents can’t offer legal advice, and overlooking just one contract clause could result in delays, disputes, or legal liability.

Our attorneys work directly with sellers to:

✅ Draft and review the purchase and sale agreement
✅ Address buyer requests and proposed contract changes
✅ Resolve title issues or property liens
✅ Handle required disclosures under Florida law
✅ Coordinate the closing process
✅ Ensure proper document execution and recording

🏘️ Seller Representation for Residential and Commercial Properties

We represent clients selling all types of real estate throughout St. Augustine and Northeast Florida, including:

• Homes and condos

• Commercial buildings

• Multi-family properties

• Investment and rental properties

• Vacant land and new development parcels

Whether you’re selling in historic downtown, Vilano Beach, Ponte Vedra, or Nocatee, our local knowledge and legal insight can help you close with confidence.

📑 For-Sale-by-Owner (FSBO) Legal Support

If you’re selling your property without a real estate agent, it’s even more important to retain legal counsel. We provide flat-rate and full-service FSBO legal representation to:

• Draft legally binding sales contracts

• Ensure required disclosures are included

• Avoid common FSBO pitfalls

• Manage the entire process through closing

⚖️ Avoid Seller Liability and Contract Disputes

Selling property can expose you to legal risks, especially if:

• You fail to disclose known defects

• The buyer fails to meet deadlines

• A title issue arises before closing

• There’s disagreement over repairs or contingencies

Our attorneys proactively address these issues so you can move forward with peace of mind.

📍 Areas We Serve

St. Johns Law Group proudly serves clients across Northeast Florida, with a focus on St. Johns County and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re selling residential, commercial, or investment property, our legal team is ready to assist.

We frequently represent sellers in:

• St. Augustine (Historic Downtown, Beach, South, and North areas)

• St. Augustine Beach

• St. Johns (Julington Creek, Rivertown, and surrounding neighborhoods)

• Nocatee and Ponte Vedra

• Vilano Beach and Palm Valley

• Fruit Cove, Switzerland, and Durbin Crossing

• World Golf Village and SilverLeaf

• Hastings, Elkton, and Flagler Estates

• Palatka and parts of Putnam County

• Flagler County (Palm Coast and nearby areas)

⚖️ Remote Closings & Statewide Representation

We also assist with statewide transactions across Florida and can coordinate remote closings or digital document review for out-of-town sellers.

📞 (904) 495-0400

📧 info@sjlawgroup.com