Hiring a Real Estate Attorney
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The decision to involve an attorney in your real estate transaction depends upon your personal requirements. One of your real estate agent’s responsibilities is to advise you in the process of addressing your personal needs and helping you to achieve them.
Choosing an attorney to advise you can be an asset from the moment the first offer is made until the time of closing, or as a way to request assistance as needed throughout the process of the real estate transaction. Attorneys can assist with things such as title issues, preparation or review of the deed, counsel regarding how
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to take title, zoning ordinances, lien issues, and closing assistance.
If you are considering a complex transaction, then you may be wondering how to go about finding the right real estate attorney for your needs. A few recommendations would be to ask your real estate agent, ask family and friends, call the local Bar Association, conduct telephone interviews, and request a written list of references.
Keep a written record of each attorney that you interview, and rate each potential candidate according to their skills, effectiveness and fees. Note whether they charge a flat fee or
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TODAY'S NEWS:
Jan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- China’s central bank and bank regulator are formulating a plan to allow developers to raise funds through real estate investment trusts, or REITs, said the country’s vice housing minister.
Jan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Poly Real Estate Group Co. , China’s second-largest publicly traded developer, said property sales rose 20.4 percent to 20.5 billion yuan ($3 billion) last year.
The real estate slump is resulting in declining real estate transfer tax collections across northern New England.
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by the hour.
Of course, having a good agent that offers assistance in those aspects of real estate transactions is the best way to meet your legal needs. Always consult your agent before making any decisions in choosing a real estate attorney.
About The Author
Michael Williams is a licensed real estate agent serving the metro Phoenix, Arizona area. To find residential property listings in Phoenix, or to sell your Phoenix home, visit his real estate website at http://www.coolazproperties.com.
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