Representing the Buyer

What a Buyer's Attorney Does

Nearly everyone, at some time in life, faces the need to buy or sell real estate. Because the purchase of a house is probably the largest single investment a typical person will ever undertake, any buyer or a seller should carefully consider the practical and legal complications of such a transaction before proceeding.

Lawyers are necessary when representing a buyer because they protect your rights. Below is an example of just some of the vital functions a lawyer performs during the real estate transaction:

	Review of the contracts with you, plus prepares a Rider to the contract
	Communicates with the sellers attorney, brokers, mortgage and financial institutions
	Orders title insurance, for which you will be responsible to pay for
	Orders survey, for which you will be responsible to pay for
	Orders termite inspection and water test, if necessary, all of which you will be responsible to pay for
	Reviews the title report and survey
	Sets up the closing with the bank and seller's attorney
	Reviews purchase terms for purpose of closing
	Represents you at the closing, explaining all documents to you
	Prepares the final closing statement, together with copies of all important papers from the closing

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