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Getting Started & Consultations

Attorney Fees & Costs

Deposits & Earnest Money

Buying a Home

Closing Timeline & Process

Home Inspection

Selling a Home

Property Condition Disclosure

Co-ops & Condos

Wire Fraud Prevention

Title, Survey & Insurance

Financing & Mortgages

Taxes & Closing Costs

Power of Attorney

Post-Closing Matters

Investment Property & Landlord-Tenant

Commercial & Mixed-Use Property

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Attorney Fees & Costs

Deposits & Earnest Money

Buying a Home

Closing Timeline & Process

Home Inspection

Selling a Home

Property Condition Disclosure

Co-ops & Condos

Wire Fraud Prevention

Title, Survey & Insurance

Financing & Mortgages

Taxes & Closing Costs

Power of Attorney

Post-Closing Matters

Investment Property & Landlord-Tenant

Commercial & Mixed-Use Property

Additional Questions

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Real Estate Attorney FAQs

Most Popular

Getting Started & Consultations

What services do you offer?

How can I schedule a consultation?

What should I bring to my initial consultation?

What areas do you serve?

Are there any upfront fees for consultations?

Attorney Fees & Costs

What do you charge to represent a buyer or seller?

Do you charge a percentage or a flat fee?

What is your fee for LLC formation?

Deposits & Earnest Money

How much should I put down as a deposit?

Who holds the deposit?

Can I use my deposit from selling my house to pay the deposit on my new purchase?

What happens to my deposit if the deal falls through?

Buying a Home

Do I need a real estate attorney to buy a home?

What's the difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval?

How does the offer-to-contract process work?

Is there an attorney review period?

What documents do I need as a buyer?

Which contingencies are common for buyers?

Should I sign the offer to purchase form?

My spouse won't be on the mortgage. Should they be on the contract?

Are appliances, fixtures, and window treatments included?

Closing Timeline & Process

What is the typical home-buying timeline?

What does 'on or about' closing date mean?

How long does it take to get mortgage commitment?

How long does the actual closing take?

When should I wire my funds for closing?

What happens at closing?

Who attends the closing?

Can I close remotely?

What is the final walk-through?

When do I get the keys and possession?

Home Inspection

How do inspections work?

What issues does the inspection contingency cover?

What happens if the inspection finds problems?

Can I request an extension of the inspection period to get contractor estimates?

What if the seller offers a credit instead of making repairs?

Am I required to fix inspection issues as a seller?

Selling a Home

When should I hire a seller's attorney?

What documents do I need as a seller of a house?

What documents do I need to sell a co-op?

Why do you need my title insurance policy from when I purchased?

What documents will a seller's attorney prepare?

What are typical seller closing costs?

Can I remain in the home after closing (use & occupancy)?

What happens if the buyer defaults?

Can I accept a backup offer?

Property Condition Disclosure

Do I have to complete a Property Condition Disclosure Statement?

Are there any exceptions to the PCDS requirement?

Do I need to disclose prior damage that was repaired?

Co-ops & Condos

What's different about buying a condo?

What's different about buying a co-op?

What is a board package and interview?

What financial standards do co-ops use?

How long does co-op board approval take?

What happens if the co-op board rejects my buyer?

What is a co-op or condo flip tax?

What is a condo's right of first refusal?

Do condos have board interviews?

Can I sublet my co-op?

Are pets allowed?

What is an alteration agreement?

What is a sponsor sale?

How do special assessments work?

What is an offering plan and why does it matter?

How do parking, storage, and amenities transfer?

What insurance do I need in a condo or co-op?

Wire Fraud Prevention

How do I protect myself from wire fraud?

How do I send a wire transfer?