If you are buying a house, you will need a real estate attorney to assist you with many issues including the following:

• What inspections you should obtain before signing a Contract of Sale
• What terms to include in your Contract of Sale
• Explaining the terms of the Contract of Sale and negotiating terms that will protect your interests
• Ordering Title Insurance and analyzing the Title Report when it is issued
• Assisting with issues while you are obtaining a mortgage
• What steps to take before the Closing
• Calculating accurate Closing adjustments and credits for real estate taxes and other credits
• Personal representation at the real estate Closing

If you are selling a house, you will need a real estate attorney to protect your investment. Our services include:

• Reviewing and negotiating a Listing Agreement with a real estate agent
• Drafting and negotiating a Contract of Sale based on your specific situation and your needs
• Clearing any Title Defects and exceptions that arise when a title search is conducted
• Obtaining your Original Stock Certificate and Proprietary Lease for the Closing
• Paying off any existing liens on the Coop including a mortgage payoff
• Advise you on how to prepare the property for the closing
• We will draft, proof, and edit Deed of Sale and required tax documents
• Draft and review any Power of Attorneys that are necessary
• Calculate the necessary Closing adjustments for real estate taxes, maintenance fees, common charges, oil or gas credits, and any other credits
• Attend the Closing to make sure that all of your necessary expenses are paid and importantly, that you receive the sale proceeds as agreed upon.