Regardless of how you chose to buy or sell your home, with an agent or for sale by owner, a real estate attorney will always be a critical resource throughout your sales process.
In most states, you will be required to retain the services of a real estate lawyer to complete the closing of your purchase or sale. Regardless of how you chose to buy or sell your home, with an agent or for sale by owner, a real estate attorney will always be a critical resource throughout your sales process.
Prior to listing your or buying your home, it is a good idea to take the time and find the lawyer that you will be comfortable working with. While most consumers base their selection criteria solely on the cost of legal fees, be sure to consider a few other points as a part of your search. Consider, how many transactions they have completed in your area, or region. Also, how many "for sale by owner" clients they have assisted, this is especially important if you are selling for sale by owner (FSBO). What are their hours of operation, and how close is their office in proximity to your property.
Your goal should be to find a local professional, having combined experience in dealing with both agent based and private type real estate transactions, with good hours of availability for a good price. Start your search online, and you will find many legal services to chose from.
Here are 2 fantastic online directories that may help your find a real estate attorney in your area:
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