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Real Estate Transaction Guides by State

Master state-specific real estate requirements, critical dates, and transaction timelines. Find comprehensive guides for your state's unique real estate regulations.

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Alabama (AL)

AAR forms, property disclosures, title company closings

Master Alabama's unique real estate requirements - from AAR forms to property disclosures. Learn critical dates, earnest money deadlines, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Alaska (AK)

Escrow-based closings, no transfer tax, remote property considerations, well/septic inspections

Master Alaska's unique real estate requirements - from remote property access to weather-related inspection challenges. Learn earnest money standards (1-2%), title company closings, and how AI streamlines your Alaska transactions.

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Arizona (AZ)

AAR forms, HOA requirements, desert climate considerations

Master Arizona's unique desert market requirements - from AAR forms to HOA complexities. Learn critical dates, inspection periods, and how AI streamlines your transactions.

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Arkansas (AR)

Title company closings, $3.30/$1,000 transfer tax, seller pays lender title insurance

Master Arkansas's real estate requirements - from transfer tax calculations to title company closings. Learn earnest money standards (1-3%), seller title insurance obligations, and how AI streamlines your Arkansas transactions.

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California (CA)

CAR forms, disclosure requirements, 17-day inspection period

Master California's unique real estate requirements - from CAR forms to disclosure requirements. Learn critical dates, earnest money deadlines, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Colorado (CO)

CAR forms, inspection objection deadlines, DORA compliance

Master Colorado's unique real estate requirements - from CAR forms to inspection and objection deadlines. Learn critical dates, earnest money requirements, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Connecticut (CT)

Attorney state (PA 19-88), binder deposits, 3 banking day rule

Master Connecticut's attorney-driven real estate process - from binder deposits to attorney-drafted contracts. Learn critical dates, 3 banking day rules, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Delaware (DE)

Attorney required (2000 Supreme Court), IOLTA escrow, 3% transfer tax

Master Delaware's attorney-required real estate process per the 2000 Supreme Court decision. Learn IOLTA escrow requirements, 3% transfer tax, and how AI streamlines your Delaware transactions.

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Florida (FL)

As-Is contracts, wind mitigation inspections, documentary stamp taxes

Master Florida's unique real estate requirements - from standard As-Is contract terms to wind mitigation inspections. Learn critical dates, earnest money deadlines, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Georgia (GA)

Attorney state, documentary stamp tax, GAR forms

Master Georgia's attorney-driven real estate process - from mandatory attorney closings to documentary stamp taxes. Learn critical dates, earnest money requirements, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Hawaii (HI)

HAR forms, J-1 inspection period, Good Funds Law, dual recording systems

Master Hawaii's unique real estate requirements - from J-1 inspection periods to Good Funds Law. Learn HAR contract deadlines and how AI streamlines your island transactions.

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Idaho (ID)

Escrow closings, no transfer tax, complete title search to patent required

Master Idaho's escrow-based real estate process with no transfer tax. Learn complete title search requirements (to patent), earnest money standards, and how AI streamlines your Idaho transactions.

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Illinois (IL)

Attorney state, 5-day attorney review, municipal transfer taxes

Master Illinois's attorney-driven real estate process - from mandatory 5-day attorney review periods to complex transfer taxes. Learn critical dates, disclosure requirements, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Indiana (IN)

IIBR forms, optional attorney involvement, dual closing systems

Master Indiana's unique real estate requirements - from IIBR forms to attorney involvement options. Learn critical dates, earnest money deadlines, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Iowa (IA)

Attorney/abstract system, radon testing disclosure, IAR forms, 72-hour earnest money

Master Iowa's unique attorney/abstract system where abstracts of title replace traditional title insurance. Learn IAR purchase agreement deadlines, radon testing requirements, 72-hour earnest money rules, and how AI streamlines your Iowa closings.

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Kansas (KS)

Title company closings, no transfer tax, 25-year title search (KSA 40-235)

Master Kansas's title company-driven real estate process with no transfer tax. Learn 25-year title search requirements, licensed agent requirements, and how AI streamlines your Kansas transactions.

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Kentucky (KY)

GLAR contracts, KREC Form 402, regional form variations, earnest money escrow

Master Kentucky's regional real estate variations - from GLAR contracts in Louisville to KREC Form 402 requirements. Learn critical dates, earnest money deadlines, property disclosure rules, and how AI streamlines your Kentucky transactions.

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Louisiana (LA)

Civil law system, 72-hour deposit, Act of Sale, notary closings

Master Louisiana's unique civil law real estate requirements - from 72-hour deposits to Act of Sale closings. Learn critical dates, flood zone requirements, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Maine (ME)

Attorney optional, buyer's right to choose attorney, $2.20/$500 transfer tax

Master Maine's real estate requirements where attorney involvement is no longer mandatory. Learn buyer attorney rights (9-A §3-311), transfer tax ($2.20 per $500), and how AI streamlines your Maine transactions.

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Maryland (MD)

Attorney closings, property disclosures, transfer taxes

Master Maryland's unique real estate requirements - from attorney involvement to property disclosures. Learn critical dates, settlement procedures, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Massachusetts (MA)

P&S agreements, municipal lien certificates, Chapter 93A compliance

Master Massachusetts' unique real estate requirements - from Purchase and Sale Agreements to municipal lien certificates. Learn critical dates, P&S deadlines, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Michigan (MI)

Title company closings, seasonal considerations, environmental assessments

Master Michigan's title company-driven real estate process - from transfer taxes to seasonal considerations and environmental assessments. Learn critical dates, disclosure requirements, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Minnesota (MN)

Purchase agreements, disclosure requirements, title company closings

Master Minnesota's unique real estate requirements - from purchase agreements to disclosure requirements. Learn critical dates, inspection periods, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Mississippi (MS)

Attorneys prepare documents, 32-year title search, attorney title opinions required

Master Mississippi's partial attorney requirements where attorneys must prepare legal documents. Learn 32-year title search custom, attorney title opinions, and how AI streamlines your Mississippi transactions.

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Missouri (MO)

Optional attorney review, earnest money deadlines, caveat emptor approach

Master Missouri's unique real estate requirements - from earnest money deadlines to attorney review periods. Learn critical dates, inspection timelines, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Montana (MT)

Title company closings, no transfer tax, complete title search to patent

Master Montana's title company-driven real estate process with no transfer tax. Learn complete title search requirements, deed preparation by title companies, and how AI streamlines your Montana transactions.

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Nebraska (NE)

Title company closings, $2.25/$1,000 transfer tax, licensed closing agents

Master Nebraska's title company-driven real estate process. Learn transfer tax ($2.25/$1,000), closing agent licensing requirements, and how AI streamlines your Nebraska transactions.

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Nevada (NV)

GLVAR/RSAR forms, 5-day HOA review (NRS 116.41095), escrow closings

Master Nevada's real estate requirements - from GLVAR forms to HOA document reviews. Learn critical dates, due diligence periods, and how AI streamlines your process.

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New Hampshire (NH)

Attorney required, 35-year title search, $1.50/$100 transfer tax (split 50/50)

Master New Hampshire's attorney-required real estate process. Learn 35-year title search requirements, transfer tax ($1.50/$100 split 50/50), and how AI streamlines your New Hampshire transactions.

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New Jersey (NJ)

Attorney representation, 3-day attorney review, municipal certificates

Master New Jersey's unique real estate requirements - from mandatory attorney involvement to municipal certificates. Learn critical dates, attorney review periods, and how AI streamlines your process.

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New Mexico (NM)

Escrow closings, no transfer tax, water rights/acequia considerations

Master New Mexico's escrow-based real estate process with no transfer tax. Learn water rights considerations, acequia rights, and how AI streamlines your New Mexico transactions.

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New York (NY)

Board approvals, attorney involvement, complex financing requirements

Master New York's unique real estate requirements - from co-op board approvals to attorney coordination. Learn critical dates, board processes, and how AI streamlines your transactions.

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North Carolina (NC)

Due diligence period, dual fee system, excise taxes

Master North Carolina's unique due diligence system - from 14-day due diligence periods to excise taxes and regional closing variations. Learn critical dates, earnest money requirements, and how AI streamlines your process.

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North Dakota (ND)

Attorney certifies title (NDCC 26.1-20-05), no transfer tax, mineral rights (Bakken)

Master North Dakota's partial attorney requirements where attorneys must certify title for insurance. Learn Attorney's Title Opinion requirements, mineral rights considerations, and how AI streamlines your North Dakota transactions.

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Ohio (OH)

Title company closings, conveyance fees, disclosure requirements

Master Ohio's title company-driven real estate process - from property disclosures to conveyance fees and municipal requirements. Learn critical dates, earnest money standards, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Oklahoma (OK)

OREC contracts, TRD system, mineral rights, attorney title opinions, 5-day cure period

Master Oklahoma's unique Time Reference Date (TRD) system and mineral rights requirements. Learn OREC contract deadlines, Title Ready Report processes, attorney title opinions, and how AI streamlines your Oklahoma closings.

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Oregon (OR)

OREF 001 forms, business day deadlines, 5-day disclosure revocation

Master Oregon's real estate requirements - from OREF forms to business day calculations. Learn critical dates, disclosure periods, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Pennsylvania (PA)

Regional variations, high transfer taxes, property disclosures

Master Pennsylvania's regional real estate variations - from Philadelphia's high transfer taxes to statewide disclosure requirements. Learn critical dates, earnest money standards, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Rhode Island (RI)

Most lenders require attorney, smoke/CO certificates, $2.30/$500 transfer tax

Master Rhode Island's lender-required attorney process. Learn smoke/CO detector certificate requirements, non-resident seller withholding, and how AI streamlines your Rhode Island transactions.

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South Carolina (SC)

SCAR forms, attorney closings, property disclosures

Master South Carolina's unique real estate requirements - from SCAR forms to attorney closings. Learn critical dates, earnest money deadlines, and how AI streamlines your process.

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South Dakota (SD)

Title company closings, $0.50/$500 transfer tax, SD abstracter countersign required

Master South Dakota's title company-driven real estate process with low transfer tax. Learn abstracter countersigning requirements, mortgage-only security instruments, and how AI streamlines your South Dakota transactions.

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Tennessee (TN)

TAR forms, disclosure requirements, title company closings

Master Tennessee's unique real estate requirements - from TAR forms to disclosure requirements. Learn critical dates, earnest money deadlines, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Texas (TX)

TREC forms, 3-day earnest money rule, option periods

Master Texas real estate transaction deadlines and critical dates. Learn how to navigate TREC requirements, earnest money deadlines, and option periods with confidence using AI-powered automation.

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Utah (UT)

REPC forms, 4-day earnest money, 14-21 day due diligence

Master Utah's REPC requirements - from 4-day earnest money deadlines to due diligence periods. Learn critical dates, NAR settlement compliance, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Vermont (VT)

Attorney required, 1.25% transfer tax (reduced for primary residence), deed prep = law

Master Vermont's attorney-required real estate process where deed preparation is practice of law. Learn transfer tax rates (1.25%), attorney representation rules, and how AI streamlines your Vermont transactions.

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Virginia (VA)

Optional attorneys, VAR forms, flexible settlement options

Master Virginia's flexible real estate requirements - from optional attorney involvement to regional settlement preferences. Learn critical dates, inspection periods, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Washington (WA)

NWMLS forms, 10-day inspections, escrow system

Master Washington's unique real estate requirements - from NWMLS forms to 10-day inspection periods. Learn critical dates, escrow processes, and how AI streamlines your transactions.

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West Virginia (WV)

Attorney strongly recommended, mineral rights common, county transfer taxes vary

Master West Virginia's attorney-recommended real estate process. Learn mineral rights considerations, county-specific transfer taxes, and how AI streamlines your West Virginia transactions.

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Wisconsin (WI)

WRA forms, disclosure requirements, title company closings

Master Wisconsin's unique real estate requirements - from WRA forms to disclosure requirements. Learn critical dates, inspection periods, and how AI streamlines your process.

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Wyoming (WY)

Attorney prepares deeds/mortgages (Rule 11.1), FSBO requires attorney, no transfer tax

Master Wyoming's partial attorney requirements where attorneys should prepare documents affecting real estate. Learn FSBO attorney requirements, mineral rights, and how AI streamlines your Wyoming transactions.

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