Real Estate Transactions

The purchase and sale of real estate often represents the biggest transaction many people will have in their lifetimes. With years of experience representing individuals and businesses in their real estate negotiations, you can rest easy while we sweat the details. We work closely with our clients, real estate agents, lenders and title companies to ensure that the purchase or sale is finalized in a seamless manner that aligns with our clients' goals. 

Selling Residential ​Real Estate

We work with sellers to ensure their transaction flows smoothly from contract to closing, counseling our clients on the specifics of the purchase agreement, negotiating provisions to serve their best interests, preparing requisite disclosures, examining title, drafting closing documents, and representing clients at closing.

Purchasing Residential ​Real Estate

We work with purchasers in reviewing and negotiating the contract, educating clients on key provisions, reviewing disclosures and inspection reports, communicating with the seller and lender, and counseling clients at closing.

What We Provide

  • Personalized, goal oriented counsel
  • Assistance at every step of the process
  • Carefully drafted documents to provide clarity and flexibility

Our Approach

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Early Preparation

We do our homework -- and get it in early. As soon we are hired, we research the property, prepare a preliminary property report and estimate closing figures. By educating our clients on the property and the costs involved in the purchase/sale, clients know what to expect early on in the process. 

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Frequent Communication

In real estate transactions, time is critical. That's why we pride ourselves on staying in close communication with our clients, real estate agents, title companies and lenders so nothing gets overlooked. Clients and agents are never left in the dark on any transaction.

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Attention to Detail

We work carefully to review and draft legal documents in a manner that accurately reflects our clients' needs and goals. We double check figures from lenders and title companies to ensure that the charges on the closing statement accurately reflect the agreement.

FAQs

  • Why Do I Need an Attorney to Represent Me in My Purchase or Sale?

    Real estate attorneys help facilitate a deal in many ways. We ensure that the appropriate paperwork is drawn up accurately and filed/recorded at the right places; we perform title examinations and ensure that -- in the event of a problem -- there's a resolution to a cloud on title. We educate our clients on the transaction and advocate for their best interests during attorney review through closing. This translates into peace of mind in the transaction and a lower likelihood of litigation down the line.

  • What is "Attorney Review"?

    "Attorney Review" refers to the period of time after a contract has been accepted and during which clients and their attorneys can discuss the contract to ensure it meets a client's expectations. If there are issues with the contract, we can raise objections during the Attorney Review period to renegotiate the contract to align with our client's goals.

  • What is Title Insurance?

    Title insurance is insurance that protects buyers and their lenders from any defects to title. Unlike home or car insurance, title insurance does not require regular premium payments. Rather, in a typical transaction, a seller purchases a policy of title insurance for a buyer, which provides a buyer with some peace of mind that the title to the property they are purchasing isn't clouded with liens, unpaid mortgages, or other claims.

  • What Additional Costs Can I Expect to Pay?

    Typically there are many costs associated with buying and selling real estate. These can include real estate transfer taxes imposed by the state, county, and city, recording fees, lender fees, inspection and appraisal fees, title and escrow charges, real estate commissions, legal fees, costs for zoning certificates, surveys and water certificates, and condominium related document and transfer fees. Some of these fees are allocated to buyers while others are allocated to sellers. Early on in the representation, we summarize these fees for our clients so they have a complete understanding of what to expect at closing.