BUYING, SELLING AND DEVELOPING COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
On Demand Seminar
ITEM #:  1953392601   |   EVENT CODE:  546406
STANDARD PRICE
$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.

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To claim CLE credit, view by:  April 19, 2028

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.

Buying, Selling and Developing Commercial Property

A seminar designed to provide a thorough understanding of the commercial transaction from beginning to end.

Originally presented:  April 20, 2026     |     Course length:  6.0 hours


At this seminar you’ll learn:

  • Development basics: zoning, variances, impact fees and more
  • Tips to make the transaction go as smoothly as possible
  • How to work your way through the development phase of the project
  • Closing documentation and how to manage the closing
  • How to avoid potential pitfalls


Plus, you’ll receive:

  • Sample commercial purchase agreement with annotations
  • Sample options agreement with annotations
  • Checklists and sample documents for closings
  • Glossary of terms

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS  (5 MINUTES)

Options Agreements – with Annotated Form  (60 MINUTES)
A summary of the law of options; distinguishing options from purchase agreements; right of first refusal and more.
– Katherine P. Pivec & Hugh Van Scoy 

Commercial Purchase Agreements – with Annotated Form  (60 MINUTES)
A review of important contract terms and contingencies for the purchase of commercial real estate.
– Sara N. Wilson

Title Issues and Clearing Title Defects  (60 MINUTES)
An overview of common commercial endorsements along with insuring provisions and exclusions from coverage of the ALTA policy.
– Nancy K. Landmark

Development Basics  (60 MINUTES)
Making your way through the city, county, state, and federal agencies: how, when and why to subdivide, rezone, obtain variances and permits, pay impact and other fees, and limit land use restrictions.
– David S. Kendall

Commercial Closing – with Checklists, Forms, and Escrow Letter Forms  (60 MINUTES)
A practical “how-to” presentation on organizing and conducting the commercial closing. Focusing on the preparation and organization of both the table closing and the escrow and how to avoid the mistakes that make clients unhappy despite your good legal work.
– Michael D. Fleming

Filing and Recording – Problems and Solutions  (60 MINUTES)
What and where to file documents; avoiding problems that can delay the transaction.
– Matthew J. Foli

$295

Other discounts that may apply:

Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.

Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 6.0 advanced real estate specialist credits.

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.

STANDARD PRICE
$295.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
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