Real Estate Transactions and Landlord Tenant Law

Streamlining the Transaction Process.

Seller Side Representation

Drafting your sales contract based on the accepted offer tendered from your broker.
Negotiating any inspection issues or contract changes with buyer’s counsel.
Obtaining payoff statements for any mortgages or liens against your ownership.
Escrowing any contract purchase deposits until sale.
Preparing your Deed and a Power of Attorney to represent you at the closing.
Attending the closing on your behalf.
Providing you with an accounting of the sale transaction and transmitting your sale proceeds to you.

Buyer Side Representation

Reviewing your home inspection, offer to purchase, and the sale contract with you.
Reviewing your financing and estimated closing costs.
Protecting your purchase deposit in the contract until you have a commitment for financing.
Assisting you in the selection of home insurance coverage.
Provide the guidance of a real estate lawyer.
Making sure you declare and record a Declaration of Homestead with your purchase.
Representing you at closing.

Landlord/Tenant Matters

Prepare for eviction of a tenant.
Defend against an eviction.
Prepare for a new tenancy.
Have representation during Summary Process.
Determine your rights as either a landlord or a tenant.

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