A Guide to Residential Real Estate Closings in the Greater Capital Region (2024 Update)

9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.

Welcome and Introduction 

Moderator: Brent A. Frary, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube PC, Schenectady, NY

9:10 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

1. Contract Review and Attorney Approval

A review of the Global MLS Inc. Contract for purchase and sale of real estate and the attorney approval process.

Michelle H. Wildgrube, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube PC, Schenectady, NY

1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

2. Contract Contingencies – What They Really Mean

A discussion of the inspection, mortgage, 48-hour, contingencies, etc.

Edward R. Hitti, Esq., DeAngelus Group, PLLC, Clifton Park, NY

1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice 

10:50 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Break 

11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

3. Title Commitment and Title Clearance, With a Side of TIRSA

Review of title commitments and common title clearance issues, with a brief look at the recent TIRSA manual updates.

Lisa Zeppieri, Esq., WFG National Title Insurance Company, Melville, NY

1.0 Credit in Areas of Professional Practice

11:50 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.

4. Preparation for Closing, the Statement of Sale, and Post Closing Wrap Up

A review of how to prepare a Statement of Sale, what you need to know going into a closing, and wrapping up a real estate transaction post-closing.

Alice M. Breding, Esq., Law Office of Alice M Breding, Esq., PLLC, Clifton Park, NY

1.0 MCLE Credit in Skills

12:40 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Question & Answer

1:00 p.m.

Adjournment