If you seek the aid of an attorney, first ask what services will be performed for what fee. If the fee seems to high, shop for another lawyer. Does the attorney have substantial experience in real estate? The U.S. Supreme Court has said is illegal for bar associations to fix minimum fee schedules for attorneys, so do not be bashful about discussing and shopping for legal fees you can afford. You attorney will understand.

Questions you may wish to ask the attorney include: What is the charge for reading documents and giving advice concerning them? For being present at settlement? Will the attorney represent any other party in the transaction in addition to you? In some areas attorneys act as closing agents handling the mechanical aspects of the settlement. A lawyer who does this may not fully represent you interest since, as closing agent, he would be representing the seller and other interest as well.

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