Whether it be the purchasing of a new home or the sale of an old one, the process is not a simple one. The purchase or selling of real property is the legal transfer of property from one individual or entity to another. Purchasing a home is one of the largest financial investments most individuals will make in their lifetime. It can be one of the happiest but most stressful undertakings you will experience. Seeing as how the process of buying a home is going to be extremely important, you will want to make sure that everything involved in the process proceeds as it should, resulting in a fair outcome for all parties. 

To have someone by your side who truly understands real estate law and its processes will not just make everything run smoother, but you will feel at ease throughout the process. An experienced real estate attorney can provide the assurance, advice, and legal protection to analyze all your options, from title searches to mortgage applications. 

What Does a Real Estate Attorney Do? 

We represent individuals and businesses buying and selling property. From drafting a purchase agreement to conducting the title search and handling the closing, our staff provides one-on-one attention to the client. We assist clients who have problems concerning unlawful timber cutting, boundary line disputes, and landlord-tenant issues. We also help landowners and developers with financing, developing or enforcing restrictive covenants and handling zoning issues. 

Preparing Documents

One of our key responsibilities as your legal representation will be preparing, drafting, and reviewing any documents that are needed for the real estate transaction such as deeds, lease or rental agreements, financing agreements, purchase contracts, title insurance policies, mortgage documentation, etc. 

Attending Closing 

In North Carolina, a home or property purchase involves just enough law that the State requires it to be processed by a closing attorney or law firm. We will attend the closing with you while representing your best interests, whether you are the buyer or seller. “The closing” is when money is exchanged and transfer of title occurs. Our priority during the closing is to ensure the transfer is binding, legal, and fair for all parties involved. 

Residential Home Purchases and Sales 

We know how important your home is to you and your family. Whether you are looking to sell or buy a residential property, we will do everything we can to ensure you get the most out of your property. We will work directly with you to negotiate fairly and reach favorable terms through the buying or selling process. Though North Carolina only requires a real estate attorney to be present during the closing, having experienced legal counsel throughout the entire process will make sure your rights are protected and respected. 

Commercial Building Purchases and Sales

Whether you are a small business owner or a large corporation, our attorneys are ready to work with you to purchase or lease a commercial property for business purposes. Commercial real estate has many elements to it that are not common to residential real estate such as zoning laws and land use ordinances. For this reason, it is highly recommended that you have legal representation to provide advice and counsel throughout the process. 

Landlord-Tenant Issues 

If you are a landlord or an individual choosing to rent or lease a property as opposed to owning it, there are different rights and regulations that you need to know in order to protect your rights. When leasing, you do not own the property, therefore, what you can and cannot do with the property needs to be mentioned in the lease agreement. If you are facing an eviction or trying to get a tenant evicted, we will look over the any agreement to ensure that the legal requirements are being met and advise you accordingly. 

Whatever your real estate needs are, we are here to help! Call us today and ensure that your real estate needs are being properly met!