Real Estate

If you have ever purchased or are thinking about purchasing land, irrespective of whether the property is a cattle ranch or a ten story building, a real estate lawyer can help you realize your investment with minimal hassle and relative ease.

In order to pass the title of a property, a deed with a proper description of the land must be signed and delivered. This is where you require a real estate attorney. The federal and state governments govern various realty transactions and have passed statutes and common laws in order to regulate how titles will pass from owner to owner. An experienced lawyer can help you various issues involved in the ownership transaction and other aspects and concerns you may have.


There are many different areas and aspects that lawyers handle, including:

• Buying a Home
• Foreclosure
• Tenants' Rights
• Landlords and the Law
• Neighbors and Disputes
• Homeowners' Associations
• Construction Defects and Toxic Mold
• Easements
• Timeshares
• Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions
• Taxes and Homeownership
• Selling a Home
• Contractors and Home Improvement
• Home Equity Loans
• Health and Safety in the Home
• Trespassing
• Eminent Domain
• Insuring Your Home
• Condominiums and Co-Ops
• Zoning

How to Hire a Real Estate Attorney

If you're a first-time buyer or you're purchasing or selling a home without hiring an agent, a real estate attorney can answer your various questions and also helps you negotiate, and address issues you might not be aware of.

Step 1: Talk with friends, family members and co-workers, or your state's Bar Association for referrals.

Step 2: Talk with your local real estate brokers for attorney referrals.

Step 3: You can also call a local realtors association for helpful referrals.

Step 4: Search Online on various search engines as well as yellow pages

Step 5: Present a list of various questions to your lawyer. Most attorneys will answer simple questions over the phone for free.

Step 6: Identify experienced attorneys and call them.

Step 7: Inquire about their charges per hour, and request an estimate of the time required to finish the tasks you require such as looking over contracts, handling disclosures, and helping with the closing.

Step 8: Choose an attorney.