NWR - Real Estate Lawyer

maybride03 Posted: Apr 19, 2005 01:37 PM

NWR - Real Estate Lawyer

Hi, girls! My fiance and I need to hire a real estate lawyer because we are selling his place, but we're not sure whether the quotes we have been getting are reasonable or not. We got a quote for $825 from a lawyer who doesn't get involved until after the contract is signed, and then she'll take care of the rest, including the closing. Is this reasonable? Does it make sense for a lawyer not to get involved until after the contract is signed?

Thank you!

sophie78 Posted: Apr 19, 2005 01:47 PM

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No. you definitely want your lawyer to read the contract!!

Magooo221 Posted: Apr 19, 2005 01:47 PM

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If she is not going to get involved until after the contract is signed then who is going to read it on your behalf to make sure that everything is copasectic??

Bumsie Posted: Apr 19, 2005 01:49 PM

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The attorney is supposed to draw up the contract. FM me if you need a referal for a good one. I do Real Estate so I have recommendations.

Magooo221 Posted: Apr 19, 2005 01:54 PM

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FM me if you want a referral - i work for a large law firm on long island.

maybride03 Posted: Apr 19, 2005 02:13 PM

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Thanks to everyone who have responded and sent me forum mails. You girls are the best.

melijane Posted: Apr 19, 2005 02:24 PM

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I've got a great atty in Hauppague. FM me for info. Also you definitely don't want to be a bargain hunter when it comes to attorneys. The less they charge the less they are involved. The atty should definitely look at the contract and make changes if necessary.