Purchasing
real estate is a complicated transaction. There are many unfamiliar
legal and title issues which must be dealt with. For many people,
the purchase of real estate is the largest purchase they will
make.
REMEMBER
that:
•
only an Attorney can give legal advice.
•
only
an Attorney can protect your interests.
•
only
an Attorney can advise you through all stages of the real estate
transaction.
With
this in mind, it only makes sense to have an Attorney represent
you in your real estate transaction.
The
following are services we provide through the stages of a real
estate transaction to make sure that the process is a positive
one for you.
I |
THE
CONTRACT |
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Advise
You Throughout the Contract Negotiations. |
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Explain
Your Contractual Rights and Responsibilities. |
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Advise
You of Ways to Preserve Your Interests. |
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Counsel
You Regarding Financial Options. |
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Prepare
a Contract that Protects You. |
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II |
PRECLOSING |
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Obtain
Title Search & Examine the Status of Title. |
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Cure
Title Defects. |
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Review
Zoning Ordinances and Other Building and Use Restrictions. |
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Explain
the Effects of Different Ways of Holding Title. |
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Advise
You Regarding Inspection and Repair Issues. |
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Work
with Your Lender and Advise You Regarding the Loan Process. |
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| III |
THE
CLOSING |
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Coordinate
the Closing. |
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Prepare
and Review all Closing Statements. |
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Explain
all Loan & Closing Documents. |
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Verify
that all Documents are Properly Executed. |
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Issue
Owner's and Lender's Title Insurance Policies. |
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Represent
You at the Closing and Counsel You Regarding any Disputes. |
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IV |
AFTER
THE CLOSING |
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Make
Sure that the Deed and Mortgage are Properly Recorded. |
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Verify
that all Seller Mortgages Have Been Paid Off and Satisfactions
Have been Recorded. |
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Advise
You on Filing for Homestead. |
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Counsel
You Regarding any Issues that Arise After Closing. |
If
you are buying, selling or leasing real property, we can help
to make sure that your transaction is a pleasant one.
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