Transaction coordination in Tampa.

A transaction coordinator in Tampa manages the paperwork, deadlines, and communication between all parties from contract to close. Tampa sits in Hillsborough County, Florida, within a metro area of roughly 3.3 million people. Every file follows Florida rules, Hillsborough County recording customs, and the pace of the local market.

For a full breakdown of Florida closing conventions, contract forms, and regulatory details, see the Florida state hub.

• Median home price: $400,000
• Average days on market: 55
• Metro population: 3.3 million

Florida's second-largest metro, anchored by healthcare, financial services, and MacDill Air Force Base. Insurance costs and flood-zone concerns have become significant factors in buyer decisions, particularly in waterfront submarkets.

Title companies run closings in this market, not attorneys. Quill manages the entire transaction from contract to close, coordinating directly with the title company on commitment review, settlement statements, and closing logistics.

• Closing convention: Category D
• Standard contract form: FAR/BAR Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase
• State regulator: Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC/DBPR)

From the moment you forward the executed contract until after the close package is in your broker file, Quill runs the deal end-to-end. $350 per file, billed at close.

• Contract timeline built and shared with all parties (cooperating agent, lender, title company, and inspectors)
• Deadline tracking for every contingency in the FAR/BAR Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase
• Earnest money delivery confirmed and receipt chased until it clears escrow
• Inspection scheduling coordinated with the buyer's vendors; objection and resolution deadlines tracked
• Weekly lender updates pulled with direct confirmation before contingency expirations
• Title commitment reviewed for exceptions that need cure or waiver
• Closing disclosure reviewed against commission demand and broker file requirements before signing
• Final broker-file package assembled to Florida regulatory standards

How much does a transaction coordinator cost in Tampa?

Quill charges $350 flat per file for transaction coordination in Tampa, Florida. The fee is billed at close, so there's no upfront cost.

What's the median home price in Tampa?

The median home price in the Tampa metro is approximately $400,000, with an average of 55 days on market.

Who holds earnest money in Hillsborough County?

In Hillsborough County, earnest money is typically held by the title company, not the buyer's brokerage.

Does Tampa require a closing attorney?

No. This market uses title companies or escrow officers for closings rather than attorneys. Quill coordinates directly with the title or escrow company throughout.