Real Estate Attorneys:

Choosing a real estate lawyer is a vital step in buying or selling a home. They can negotiate and take care of many details you are most likely not aware of. If you are a first time buyer or seller, it is critical that you get a real estate lawyer- but how do you choose which lawyer is best for you?

Word of mouth is the best marketing technique for a good reason- friends and family will give accurate reviews with honesty. Asking your friends, family, or co-workers about their experiences should be your first step when deciding on hiring a real estate attorney. You may also consider your state’s Bar Association for referrals.

If you are having trouble obtaining referrals, you may want to call local real estate brokers for good referrals, although this advice can be potentially one-sided. A local realtor association can give you more good referrals, but again, this is potentially biased information. Finding more options under the yellow pages can be a good idea- just look under the Attorney: Real Estate category. While you may not be getting a review, you will have more options to see to. Even though you aren’t getting completely fair information, or possibly no review at all, taking the time to review the attorney yourself is still a viable solution.

Next, you will want to prepare a list of questions for the lawyer. Many of these lawyers will answer questions over the phone, so you can further narrow the results rather easily. It is usually a good idea to make sure the attorney you choose is also a licensed real estate broker- so that you know you are getting the best help with your situation. It should be noted that normal attorneys shouldn’t be used- as they don’t have the expertise in real estate you require.

You should request an estimate of the total cost, as well as find out what the hourly pay is. The price should include looking over contracts, help with the final sale or buy, handling disclosures, and other tasks.

Finally, make sure you have done a good job in looking at more than one real estate lawyer. Make sure you have reviewed at least 2 or 3 to get the best deal. Your next decision of course would be to hire the lawyer, and continue onto the next step of buying or selling your house.

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