Real Estate

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Whether you are selling or buying property, the process can be very stressful and confusing. The purpose of a real estate attorney is to protect your interests and review all documents that relate to the preparation of your closing date. Many unforseen issues can arise during this process that are beyond the ability of the average buyer/seller. Many people seek the advice of an attorney after the process is over, and that could result in litigation that could be costly.

People should be aware that many issues can be solved during the initial process. Many of these issues can become very expensive to try and remedy after the closing process is completed. A real estate attorney will review your contract and assure that you are getting all of your expectations met prior to closing.

THE CONTRACT

In the real estate market today many people do not understand the power of the contract that is signed in the very beginning. If an attorney can help prepare and review this document BEFORE it becomes a binding contract, many issues can be avoided at it’s inception.

TITLE EXAMINATION

One of the most important roles of the buyer’s attorney is to determine if the property being purchased is actually owned by the seller and whether it is free of any liens or encumbrances that could attach to the buyer. The process requires that a search is done on the property to assure the buyer that they are purchasing a piece of property free of any title defects or problems. Many buyer’s may buy themselves into a lawsuit if the proper title examination is not done.

CLOSING

Coordinating both sides, the seller/buyer and the banks and/or lenders can lead to unforeseen problems with even the simplest of closings. Unexpected delays are common and may not cause too much of a delay. However, an attorney can try to expedite the process and protect your interest.

When the actual closing occurs, having an attorney there to review the documents prior to you signing could prove to be invaluable.

Contact me via email at jeff@pascolawgroup.com

Telephone 727-849-5353 or toll free 877-849-5353