Why do I need a Buyer's agent?
The internet has made searching for a home and many aspects of the home buying process much easier. But a qualified buyer's agent can help you find the right property at the right price. Even if you have located a great property on your own, do you know the comparable closed sales in the area? How many times, at what price and for how long has the property been on the market? All of these variables need to be factored into the price you are willing to pay.
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Ready to do some homework?
Search available homes or check out these mortgage calculators and other budgeting tools. Or read a few articles on the finer points of making and closing a deal.
Your Attorney’s Role in Your Home Purchase
How does an attorney play a role in the purchase of your home?
"Your attorney plays a critical role in the purchase of your home," says Scott J. Perdigon, CEO of P&P Title Services, LLC, located in Miami, Florida.
For most of us, buying a home is the largest purchase we will make in our lives. Not only is our home the place we live and raise our family, our home is our greatest investment. Real estate law is unique, constantly changing, and it varies from state to state. Hiring an attorney to assist you in the purchase of your home is essential. In my years as a real estate attorney, I have personally seen too many people try to save a few dollars on attorney fees and then later wind up with larger financial burdens and headaches which could have been avoided.
When you hire an attorney to assist you in your home purchase you will have an experienced professional to guide you through the transaction, from start to finish.
Specifically, your attorney will:
1. Review and/or prepare the real estate contract to protect your interest as buyer;
2. Guide you through the home inspection process, review the inspection report with you, and address any problems with the seller’s agent;
3. Work with your mortgage lender to provide him/her with all necessary title information needed to obtain your loan;
4. Review and analyze the title to determine marketability of title;
5. Review of the property survey for encroachments;
6. Communicate with the seller’s attorney to facilitate the closing;
7. Calendar and follow up on all contract deadlines on your behalf;
8. Review the settlement statement to ensure the accuracy of charges;
9. Review and explain the closing documents;
10. Verify that all necessary transfer documents such as the warranty deed have been filed on the public record.
Buying a home is an exciting time! An attorney can help keep it a positive, and stress-free experience for you by handling the details of the transaction and communications with the parties.
Each transaction is unique and requires an experienced professional. Feel free to contact us anytime for a free consultation.
P&P Title Services specializes in residential and commercial real estate transactions including title insurance and closing and escrow services. We strive to provide an elite level of service to all of the parties involved in a real estate transaction. Our professional and experienced real estate team is committed to building and maintaining strong business relationships with the buyers and sellers involved in a real estate transaction by working with the leading real estate professionals in the South Florida area.
Tel. 305.670.3707 Fax 305.670.3711 One Datran 9100 S. Dadeland Blvd. Suite 1701 Miami FL 33156 info@pptitle.com
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