| The decision to involve an attorney in your real | | | | you may be wondering how to go about finding |
| estate transaction depends upon your personal | | | | the right real estate attorney for your needs. A |
| requirements. One of your real estate agent's | | | | few recommendations would be to ask your real |
| responsibilities is to advise you in the process of | | | | estate agent, ask family and friends, call the local |
| addressing your personal needs and helping you to | | | | Bar Association, conduct telephone interviews, and |
| achieve them. | | | | request a written list of references. |
| Choosing an attorney to advise you can be an | | | | Keep a written record of each attorney that you |
| asset from the moment the first offer is made | | | | interview, and rate each potential candidate |
| until the time of closing, or as a way to request | | | | according to their skills, effectiveness and fees. |
| assistance as needed throughout the process of | | | | Note whether they charge a flat fee or by the |
| the real estate transaction. Attorneys can assist | | | | hour. |
| with things such as title issues, preparation or | | | | Of course, having a good agent that offers |
| review of the deed, counsel regarding how to | | | | assistance in those aspects of real estate |
| take title, zoning ordinances, lien issues, and closing | | | | transactions is the best way to meet your legal |
| assistance. | | | | needs. Always consult your agent before making |
| If you are considering a complex transaction, then | | | | any decisions in choosing a real estate attorney. |