Never sign documents without reading them carefully or having an attorney looking them over
When you buy or sell a home, you will sign your name hundreds of times throughout the sale process. After a while, signing gets tedious and it’s easy to just sign without even reading them. This is a very bad idea. At LAER Realty Partners we believe that it is always a good idea to have an attorney represent you whether you are buying or selling a home. A great attorney is one who will diligently read through documents and explain them to you before signing. As well, it is the attorney who can point out red flags in all of the paperwork you are signing.
 
Here are some of the things great attorneys will do for you.
Research property title for liens and encroachments
Read and explain contracts to you
Change wording to your benefit in contractual documents
Negotiate extensions and releases
Explain closing documents and fees
Make sure you are reimbursed for water, oil, and taxes for any days you do not own the property
Track down un-recorded lien discharges
Ensure condo fees are paid up to date
Review condo documents
Negotiate issues with counsel on the other side of the transaction
Assist with land use issues
Help in property conversions
Lot approvals and variances
Landlord and tenant issues
Other Legal Services
In additional to real estate attorneys, our concierge team can refer you to attorneys for other matters as well. Here are some of the legal specialists we can refer you to:
Divorce
Estate
Personal injury
Probate
Civil and tort
Immigration
Criminal defense
If you are in need of an attorney to assist you in the purchase or sale of real estate, we have a team of professionals who can help. Simply email LindaLee@laerrealty.com and we will refer you to an attorney right away.
