Before real estate, Tayreen practiced probate and real estate transactional law — reviewing contracts, clearing title, and resolving the issues that derail closings. That background doesn't leave the table when you hire her.
Tayreen Nelson is a licensed real estate sales associate, not a practicing attorney. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. She works alongside your attorney, lender, and title agent — not in place of them.
Most agents read a contract to fill in the blanks. I read it and understand why every clause is there — and why each one matters when it's invoked.
After years in probate and real estate transactional law, I made the move to sales. What I brought with me wasn't a checklist; it was a way of thinking — understanding the why behind every step of the closing process, not just the steps themselves. A probate sale needs different conversations than a luxury waterfront listing. A divorce-driven sale raises different questions than a long-held family home. Most agents treat every transaction with the same template. I treat each one as the specific transaction it actually is — anticipating risk, asking the questions that match the situation, and making sure every professional on the deal is working from the same page.
Frequently Asked · My Background & Approach
No — and that distinction actually protects you. As your agent, I am not your attorney, and I won't cross that line. What I bring is a trained eye: I know how real estate contracts are structured, where the language gets disputed, and which clauses have downstream consequences most buyers and sellers don't see coming. That means when I hand your attorney a file, I've already flagged the issues worth a conversation. Their job becomes easier. Your closing becomes smoother.
The AS-IS contract is widely used in Florida, but "as-is" doesn't mean what most buyers think it means — and sellers sometimes misread their obligations too. I've reviewed these contracts from the legal side of the table, which means I understand the inspection contingency not just as a checkbox, but as a negotiating tool with real deadlines and real consequences. I know which clauses are standard, which are negotiable, and which ones I'd want your attorney's eyes on before we proceed. You're not getting a form-filler. You're getting someone who has actually read the fine print.Read the full Florida FAR/BAR Contract Q&A →
I've sat on the other side of this transaction — in title and in law. I know what attorneys need to move efficiently, what lenders are waiting on, and where title issues typically surface. That means I'm not creating friction between the professionals on your deal; I'm the one making the introductions, anticipating the requests before they're made, and keeping everyone moving toward the same deadline. Seamless isn't a word I use lightly — it's how I was trained to work.
Before I was an agent, my real estate law practice included issuing title insurance and resolving the kinds of issues that had to be cleared before a policy could be issued. What that experience gave me is the habit of asking the right questions early — the questions most sellers wouldn't think to mention themselves. At our first listing meeting, I'll ask about open or expired building permits, code violations on file, easement or association questions, anything from a past probate that wasn't fully resolved. I'm not your title company and I'm not running a formal lien or title search — that's not an agent's role. What I can do is help identify potential issues at the listing stage and immediately get the resolution work started — looping in the right professionals (your attorney, the title company, a contractor, the association, or code enforcement, depending on what surfaces) so the issue is being addressed at the front of the transaction rather than the closing table. Most of these are solvable when there's time to address them. My job is to ask the right questions up front and then make sure the right people are moving on the answers.
Absolutely — arguably more so. Sellers carry disclosure obligations, title representations, and repair negotiation responsibilities that can come back around if they're not handled correctly. I approach a listing the way a transactional attorney approaches a deal: identify the exposure early, document it properly, and structure the transaction so there are no surprises at the closing table. The goal is always a clean close — and that takes preparation, not luck.
Inherited Property · Probate Real Estate
Selling a home after a loss shouldn't feel like navigating a legal maze alone.
If you've inherited a property — or are in the middle of a probate proceeding — the real estate piece is just one part of a complex picture. My background in probate law means I understand the process you're already in, not just the transaction you're trying to get to.
I work alongside probate attorneys and estate administrators regularly, and I know how to time a listing around court approvals, handle title clouds from estate proceedings, and communicate clearly with all parties so nothing falls through the cracks.
Court approval timelines
Coordinating with estate attorneys
Title issues in inherited properties
Pricing strategy for estate sales
Out-of-state heir communication
Navigating multiple decision-makers
The Full Picture · Who You're Working With
Your Attorney
Provides legal advice, reviews agreements, and protects your legal interests. Tayreen is not a substitute — she's the reason the file they receive is already organized and flagged.
Your Lender
Manages your financing and timeline. Tayreen knows what lenders need at each stage and structures the deal to avoid last-minute scrambles on conditions.
Your Title Agent
Issues the policy and clears the title. Tayreen has worked this side of the table as a real estate attorney and knows how to surface issues early — before they become closing-day surprises.
Local Knowledge · Two Neighborhoods, One Agent
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I moved to Coral Gables to be close to family in Coconut Grove — and it turned out to be the best professional decision I ever made without planning it that way. I live on the border of both neighborhoods. I work both markets. And I know them the way a resident knows them, not the way an agent with a zip code filter does.
These are sister neighborhoods with distinct personalities — and understanding both gives my clients options most agents can't genuinely speak to. If you're deciding between the two, or open to either, that conversation starts from a very different place with me. Explore the full neighborhood guides →
Coral Gables
Structured, elegant, rooted in history.
Tree-lined streets, strict architecture, a deep roster of public and private schools, and a walkable downtown with real restaurants and culture. A city that takes pride in what it looks like — and enforces it.
Coconut Grove
Artistic, relaxed, close to the water.
Miami's oldest neighborhood has a personality all its own — bohemian roots, bayfront parks, independent shops, and a pace that feels genuinely different from the rest of the city.
The Powerhouse
A great listing needs two things at once.
The marketing engine that brings the right buyer to the door, and the transactional intelligence that gets the deal across the finish line. Most agents are strong at one. With me, you get both — and that pairing is the powerhouse.
The Riley Smith Group at Compass brings the #1 team in Coconut Grove, $2B+ in lifetime sales, and the marketing reach of one of the country's largest luxury brokerages. The legal background brings a contract read the way an attorney reads it, and the foresight to clear issues before they close a deal — or kill it. When sellers interview me, that's the question I want them leaving with: who else gives me both?
Ready to Talk?
Let's have a real conversation about your transaction.
Whether you're buying, selling, or navigating an inherited property — the first call is always free, always candid, and always worth it.