| The first thing you need to be aware of is that | | | | - Listen to what your attorney has to say and do |
| this meeting should be conducted professionally. It | | | | not explain everything from without letting your |
| is a business meeting and your lawyer will be | | | | attorney speak. Remember, the real estate |
| presenting him or herself with a lot of class. You | | | | attorney has helped numerous clients that have |
| may think that this seems a bit extreme, but it is | | | | been in the same position as you have and they |
| not. Dress nicely, be on time, be cordial and polite, | | | | understand your needs. |
| and above all else, be confident in yourself, your | | | | - If at all possible, bring all of the documentation |
| lawyer and the purchase you are about to make. | | | | you have collected on the purchase with you and |
| Impress your lawyer and they will impress you | | | | present it to your lawyer when asked. By |
| with their knowledge and skill. Here are some | | | | providing them with this paperwork now, you |
| specific things to do when you first meet with | | | | save valuable time and money running back and |
| your lawyer. | | | | forth with the bits and pieces of the process. |
| - Get to know your lawyer and give them the | | | | - Do not be afraid to tell your lawyer everything - |
| chance to get to know you, why you are looking | | | | good and bad - in order to make sure they are |
| for a home at this particular junction in your life, | | | | equipped with all of the information they need |
| and why you feel you need their services. As you | | | | ahead of time. There is nothing worse than having |
| converse, gauge the lawyers level of interest in | | | | your lawyer shocked over a piece of information |
| taking you on as a client. This first meeting will | | | | that should have been revealed. Anything you say |
| give each of you a feel for the other before | | | | to the lawyer is confidential and will remain that |
| making a business agreement that should be | | | | way even if you do not hire the lawyer and go |
| beneficial. | | | | with someone else. |