What Does the Seller’s Attorney do in a Real Estate Closing ? What Does A Buyers Attorney Do in Real Estate Closing?

What Does the Seller’s Attorney do ? 


(Every situation/ varies....here is a basic.. breakdown) 


•Prepares Contract of Sale

•Prepare Closing Documents for transfer of  title, deed, transfer tax returns, other closing  documents required by Contract to be Signed  and/or Delivered by the Parties

•Arrange for Satisfaction or Assignment of  Existing Mortgages

•Notify All Parties Required to Attend of Date,  Time, Place (or Coordinate Escrow  Arrangements if Not a “Sit Down” Closing)

•Clear Title •Meter Readings as Required

•Compute Adjustments

•Remove Occupants if Contract Requires  Vacant Possession

•Perform Any Repairs or Complete  Construction if New Building, Cure Any  Violations Required by Contract

 •Instructions to Buyer for Payment of Balance  of Purchase Price and Adjustments Due Seller

And Many other things.. If you have questions or need assistance, contact us via email or call us !

Buyer’s Attorney

•Orders Title Insurance

 •Negotiates exceptions with Seller and with Title  Agent •

Advises client to have real property inspected  (engineer, termites, etc.) •Orders Survey

 •Review contract of sale provided by Seller 

Orders ancillary searches such as Municipal /  Departmental Searches 

•Prepare Closing Checklist Using Contract as Roadmap •Clear all Loan Commitment Conditions, Arrange  Funding

 •Review All Closing Documents

•Confirm Any Title, Survey, Certificate of  Occupancy, Zoning Issues Resolved

Confirm any Municipal Code Violations  Resolved 

•Determine Amounts Owed at Closing, Arrange  Checks, Wire Transfers 

•Secure Casualty, Property Insurance •Open Utility Accounts as Needed

 •Notices to Existing Tenants of Transfer 

•Final Inspection
Lender’s Attorney

•In a Refinance, ( Call us if you would like to discuss you specific situation)