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lawyer during house buying process

Maribelle7777 Posted:

lawyer during house buying process

How does that work - do I have to go out and find my own lawyer first?

Fran M Posted:

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You dont need a lawyer until you are ready to go to contract. I dosent hurt to speak to a few and get quotes before hand. One less thing to research when making an offer.

Maribelle7777 Posted:

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Thank you Fran

Where can I go to look? Well, I know about legal directories - hell I work with tons of lawyers - but they all do corporate stuff. Is there a website for residential real estate lawyers? Or will my r.e. agent give me a list?

Danielle Posted:

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My real estate agent gave me a list of people that they have worked with.

Do any of your lawyer friends know anyone in the real estate area?
ChristineC68 Posted:

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Have any of your friends used a RE atty they would recommend? My mother used one for her closing and I have to say she was an absolute pleasure - she's all the way out in Great River though.

AtticaQT Posted:

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My FH does real estate - his office is located in queens though

Anne01 Posted:

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Im not sure where you are located, but I know of a great office in Hicksville.

FM
janwinterbridejoy Posted:

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my lawyer so far has been good. if you want info fm me

jannshari Posted:

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Depending on where you are located, I can offer up a name or two.

butterfly20 Posted:

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how much does $$$ the lawyer usually run?

WeezieNY Posted:

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I am one. fm me if you would like info.

btrfly20 the cost varies. it can be anywhere from $750 to i have seen some atty charge $1150

FranM is correct, you dont need an attorney until you have found a house and your bid is accepted.
Maribelle7777 Posted:

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Posted by Danielle

My real estate agent gave me a list of people that they have worked with.

Do any of your lawyer friends know anyone in the real estate area?



Hi Danielle, I'm not really 'friends' with the lawyers, I work for them and I wouldn't ask them...kinda weird ya know? But I do have a lawyer friend that I found out works as a RE lawyer - but for commercial RE. But she may be able to give me some pointers.

And some people FM'd me which I was very happy and grateful for! Thanks.

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