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Always use a Real Estate Attorney when buying or selling your home. An attorney will protect your interests and ensure all documents are property drawn up from a legal standpoint. <br><br>When selling your home, finding the right attorney is important. In this slideshow we explain some of the important steps in the process of finding the appropriate real estate attorney. <br><br>If you need to sell your home fast, you may be tempted to skip over finding a good real estate attorney. Remember, putting some time in up-front to find the right fit for your situation will save you time in the long run.
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How to find a Real Estate Attorney When you need to sell your house fast
ALNProperties.com | (516) 331-1090 • Always use a real estate attorney when buying or selling a home. • An attorney will protect your interests and ensure all documents are properly drawn up from a legal standpoint. • The following are simple guidelines to help you find the appropriate attorney.
ALNProperties.com | (516) 331-1090 Seek Referrals • The quickest and easiest way to begin looking for an attorney is to seek referrals • Use both your personal/social network as well as your professional/business network • Start with a realtor, mortgage broker or real estate investor - all will be eager to refer you to a real estate attorney
ALNProperties.com | (516) 331-1090 Compile a list and visit their website • If you cannot get a few good referrals then simply do a google search for local real estate attorneys • The goal is to compile a list of names to research further • Once you have a list, visit their website and read about their credentials and experience
ALNProperties.com | (516) 331-1090 The interview • How long did it take to get the attorney on the phone? RE transactions are time sensitive so you want to be sure they are responsive. • Ask the attorney if they’ve done business in your area and on similar types of properties/scenarios. • Ask about their fee structure • Ask what their involvement will be in the process. If other team members will have a significant role, you should speak with them as well.
ALNProperties.com | (516) 331-1090 Ask for references • Ideally your list of attorneys came from referrals, however it is still a good idea to ask for a few more references. • Contact the references and be sure that they are confirming what the attorney told you over the phone.