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Real Estate Law Attorney FAQs:
1) What is real estate law?
Real estate law is also known as property law governs the buying and selling of land. It also governs who can own it and how one can use the land. Lands are used both for commercial and residential purposes and Real estate law ensures that the land is being used properly adhering to the laws. The lands also can be used for rental purposes owned by someone else. State and local governments decide which land can be used. Owners cannot damage the surrounding environment and also the land must be of the local zoning law under the Real Estate Law. The law covers all the legal issues like fixtures and appliances, estate planning, zoning, titles, property taxes, deeds, etc.
2) What does a Real Estate Law Attorney do?
A Real Estate Law Attorney is responsible for preparing and reviewing all the documents related to your property such as title documents, transfer documents, mortgage documents, selling and purchase documents. When you are closing your purchase with the buyer, an attorney assists you in the transaction. They ensure that closing is done legally, and both sellers and buyers have their best interests. Apart from that, they also do title searches for the property, write the title insurance policies, and also look after the cash transfer. They also handle the other paperwork related to the property. Oftentimes, there are disputes between the seller and buyer regarding various issues. An attorney helps to resolve those issues by providing legal assistance. If any dispute needs legal representation in court for either the buyer or the seller, an attorney represents. They try to settle down the dispute with proper strategies.
3) When do you need a Real Estate Law Attorney?
When you are buying or selling a property, you need to have a purchase contract. These contracts often contain legal complexities which if ignored can lead to potential problems in the future. A Real Estate Attorney helps to review this contract. They review the timeline for the closing of the property, they also review the home inspection part which states who is going to pay for the repair, they also help in the title insurance and find out any mistakes to protect you from any kind of monetary loss. An attorney is very important during the closing of a property. Apart from these, an attorney can aid you while you are buying a property in a different state, you wish to sell a property the owner of which is another family member when you try to sell a property that has a lien in it, you want to buy or sell a property which has damage. In these situations, you require a Real Estate Law Attorney.
4) Do I need a Real Estate Law Attorney for Commercial Real Estate?
The process of selling, buying, or developing commercial property involves a lot of legal steps. But a Real Estate Law Attorney helps in zoning, taxes, financing, construction, title insurance, and many other legal complexities. The attorneys can assist you in reviewing and analyzing the contracts, help in closing and purchase agreement papers. Also, they can recognize any error in the commercial property documents and point out that to keep you protected. The Real Estate Law Attorneys can help in drafting the purchase contracts for your commercial real estate, negotiate on sales, review site development papers, insurance papers, and others. If you face any trouble while buying a property that is in a flood or wind zone, an attorney can guide you. Hence, you must consult a real estate law attorney as a buyer or as a seller for commercial real estate.
5) Can a Real Estate Law Attorney help me in Foreclosure?
Whenever you are unable to pay your mortgage payments and there is a risk for your property, you should consult a real estate law attorney. An attorney can write a letter to your lender, they can prepare documents to resolve the foreclosure issue like change in mortgage clause, etc, they will negotiate on your behalf with the lender, they can also put the foreclosure process on a halt for a while, they will protect your property rights in court.
6) Do I need a Real Estate Law Attorney for Zoning issues?
Ans- Zoning is a land-use regulation. It controls the property development of any real estate. If you wish to use a particular area for commercial purposes, a Real Estate Law Attorney will help examine the plot and see if it’s for ‘public use’. Also, you want to extend your business to a different location, your attorney will research the zoning law as per your location. Again, if you face any kind of legal issue regarding zoning law, a Real Estate Law Attorney will help you to deal with that.
7) How can a Real Estate Law Attorney help in HOA?
A real estate law attorney helps you to understand complex government documents. They help determine the responsible for condominium associations and also the responsibilities of the unit owners. Your attorney can also help you by collecting the assessments such as collecting delinquent dues, revoking privileges, applying late fees, etc. If the board members of an HOA do not fulfill their responsibilities, they might face legal issues. But an attorney will represent them and defend them when required.
8) Do I need to hire a Real Estate Law Attorney for Mortgage Modification?
Ans- If you wish to modify your mortgage documents, you certainly need the assistance of a professional attorney. The attorneys can help in various situations like avoiding foreclosure, they will help you fill out the loss mitigation application. They are also needed if your servicer refuses to make the changes in your mortgage documents, or your services violate any federal or state law while making the changes.
9) How to find a Real Estate Law Attorney?
Ans- You can ask a real estate agent you know or a lender and get some recommendations from them. You can check the local American Bar Association to find an attorney in your area. There are even some non-profit organizations that help homeowners to find attorneys.
10) How much does a Real Estate Law Attorney charge?
Ans- Generally, real estate law attorneys charge flat fees which range between $700 to $5000. However, some attorneys prefer to charge an hourly rate which can be between $170 to $470.
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Daniel Watkins is a true people person who sincerely listens. He cares about things that occur in other people’s lives. Dan enjoys digging into the
San Diego, California, 92131, United States
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Orange, California, 92867, United States
Alec is from Rock Springs, Wyoming, and moved to Jackson after high school. Alec attended Colorado Mesa University where he graduated in 2014 with a B.A.
Jackson, Wyoming, 83001, United States
Christina A. Jensen has practiced at Lisman Leckerling since 1996, and been a director since 2002. She is admitted to practice in the State of Vermont, United
Burlington, Vermont, 05401, United States
Katie Hollowell is an associate in the Baton Rouge office of Kean Miller. She joined the firm in 2019, and practices with the energy/environmental litigation
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802, United States
Graduating from Franklin Pierce Law Center, now University of New Hampshire School of Law, in 1985, Scott is knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate law;
Gardiner, Maine, 04345, United States
Matthew D. Osnos is an accomplished commercial litigation attorney with a proven track record of adept representation in the fields of contract disputes,
Greenbelt, Maryland, 20770, United States
J. Todd Heise concentrates his practice on assisting distressed property owners, throughout the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia, in undertaking
Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
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