More than likely the most valuable asset you own is real estate. Whether we are talking about a home, rental property, vacation house or acreage, it’s going to be very valuable to you and to potential buyers. The stakes can get high when it comes to buying and selling this asset and you need a lawyer you trust in your corner when dealing with this valuable asset. Maria Evans is the lawyer people can trust in both Florida and New York State.
Real Estate can be owned by one person but used by another through rental arrangements. Land can be bought or sold, and due to its high value, there are many local laws that ensure real estate transactions are properly performed and recorded. Land may also pass between family members through estate planning, or may be owned by more than one person. Finally, state and local governments have rules concerning the purposes for which land may be used — for example, each plot of land must be used according to local zoning laws, and landowners may not damage the surrounding environment.
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Real Estate attorneys are required for every transaction in NYS, and hiring one can you trust can be very useful for the average homebuyers. First, real estate attorneys can review the house’s transaction history and title to ensure that the house is able to be sold and that no past owners will come back claiming to still own the house. Second, attorneys can advise homeowners regarding their mortgaging options. Third, attorneys will help review the contract of sale to make sure it is fair and approved by you.
The Dangers Of “Do-It-Yourself” Services
The Internet makes it easy to underestimate the risk involved in handling complex legal matters on your own. Protecting your interests — and getting the best deal possible — involves much more than filling out cookie-cutter forms. “Do-it-yourself” services such as Zillow, Trulia and LegalZoom are no substitute for experienced and individualized legal counsel.
Real estate law relates to property, land and buildings, trees and crops, and other resources within a parcel of land or attached to land. Any improvements or fixtures permanently attached to land or a structure on land can also be considered property.
People need a real estate attorney when faced with one or more needs relating to deeds, mortgages, loans, refinancing, purchase closings, loan closings, surveys, commercial transactions, leases, contracts, owner financing, sale of property, buying and or selling a home, or commercial real estate.
Buying or selling a house, land, or commercial property? We can help you.
The Law Office of Maria Evans offers comprehensive Real Estate services to buyers and sellers in Western New York.