Real Estate Law
Real estate transactions are generally called “Closings.”
We prefer to think of them as “Openings".
Your home is a hugely important aspect of your life. Our goal is to make the purchase or sale of the home a smooth, memorable, and enjoyable experience. Every closing is an opening to a new chapter in your life.
Buyers
As counsel representing a Buyer in a real estate transaction, we will do the following to ensure a smooth closing process:
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Review Offer to Purchase
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Review the Purchase & Sale Agreement
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Negotiate the Purchase & Sale Agreement and review with client(s)
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Refer to home inspectors, mortgage lenders and other professionals, if necessary
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Communicate any issues arising between signing of the Purchase & Sale Agreement and Closing
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Review Title Examination and prepare Attorney Title Certification
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Obtain and review Municipal Lien Certificate from Town
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Obtain and review mortgage and lien payoff information
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Preparation of Loan Documentation, if any
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Review Deed and other Seller Documentation
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Obtain and agree upon closing costs and adjustments
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Coordinate closing
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Obtain and disburse closing funds
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Attend closing and review, interpret and explain all closing documentation
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Record Closing Documents at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds
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Preparation and issuance of the Title Insurance Policy
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Review Condominium Documents and prepare condominium synopsis (if applicable)
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Sellers
As counsel representing a Seller in a real estate transaction, we will do the following to ensure a smooth closing process:
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Review Offer to Purchase
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Draft the Purchase & Sale Agreement
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Negotiate the Purchase & Sale Agreement and review with client(s)
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Review Seller responsibilities for closing
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Communicate any issues arising between signing of the Purchase & Sale Agreement and Closing
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Address any title issues
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Obtain mortgage and lien payoffs
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Prepare Deed and other Seller Documentation
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Obtain and agree upon closing costs and adjustments
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Attend closing and review, interpret and explain all closing documentation