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