Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should. This is the case with buying or selling property in Long Island, Nassau County, Valley Stream, Hempstead, Hewlett, and the surrounding areas. Yes, you could likely do just fine with a real estate agent with buying or selling a home, but they aren’t trained in deciphering contracts and addressing specific questions that you might have regarding certain clauses or other documents. Working with a property attorney from the Law Offices of Aaron I. Katsman, P.C. will get you an advocate that can explain legal terms, provide advice, and a host of other services. The truth is that this is becoming more and more common, and you will find that the other party also has a property attorney. Don’t go unprepared into a property transaction; contact us as soon as you have a property that you are looking to buy or sell.
Addressing Things in The Contract
We have contracts in place because human memories can be faulty. When it comes to a purchase contract for a property, it is important that specific things be included in the contract if you want them to be addressed and enforced. While there are specific things that must be included in the contract to make it legal, there are other aspects that don’t need to be there unless you want them to be. For example, you may want to include a clause that the living room will be painted a specific shade of brown before you take occupancy of the home.
It is also important that the property you are buying is free from liens or other issues. The last thing you want is to purchase a property that has problems with the title. Your property attorney can perform a title search to make sure that there are no surprises like a court settlement or other problems. A clean title makes things go a lot smoother for everyone involved.
Dealing With Trusts or Corporations
Buying or selling property can be a bigger challenge when one of the parties is a corporation or the property is held in a trust. The negotiations can be a challenge, and the various business arrangements and other legalities can be different when these kinds of entities are involved. This is an area where a property attorney is a necessity, and a real estate agent just is out of their depth. It is also important that the right property sale filings are done to prevent issues coming up in the future.
With all of the potential issues that can come up throughout the property transaction process, it only makes sense to have your own property attorney in Long Island, Nassau County, Valley Stream, Hempstead, Hewlett, and the surrounding areas. Talk with the team at the Law Offices of Aaron I. Katsman, P.C. and rest assured that you are working with professionals that have more than 20 years of experience with real estate. Contact us today to learn more.