If you are in the process of selling your home, you likely have a lot of concerns about what to do. Do you need a real estate attorney to sell it? How long should it take? How can you protect yourself? The process is complicated, and real estate agents and attorneys can be helpful. The real estate attorneys of Mazzoni Valvano Szewczyk & Karam are here to help you sell your Pennsylvania home.
Real estate agents generally fall into two categories, either home buying or home selling agents. A selling agent’s primary job is to get the highest price for the property. A selling agent will advertise and market your property as well as assist you in preparing your home for showing.
While real estate agents can help with the behind-the-scenes, they can’t provide legal advice. But a real estate attorney can.
A Pennsylvania real estate attorney can provide you with legal guidance when selling your home, as well as drafting and reviewing contracts, and provide you all the legal counsel you may need during the process of selling your property. But you may not necessarily need a home selling agent–especially if you are doing “For Sale By Owner” or other direct transactions. However, most home sellers will opt for both an agent and an attorney to work hand-in-hand to ensure the deal closes successfully.
While there is no law that says you must have a Pennsylvania real estate attorney to guide you through the selling process, it is beneficial to have one. Remember–they work for you, paid directly by you–commission won’t guide their judgment.
In addition, having a real estate attorney will help you with any potential issues that may arise with the property title, questions of the history of the property ownership, land surveys, easements, and drilling rights.
While you may not think you need a real estate attorney right away, once there is a contract between a buyer and seller, you will need support to ensure your interests are protected during the transaction. This also includes ensuring:
Real estate transactions are complicated, but not every lawyer has the track record to handle them. That’s why you need the Scranton real estate attorneys of Mazzoni Valvano Szewczyk & Karam. With extensive knowledge of Pennsylvania’s real estate laws, our attorneys will make sure you understand the process and will negotiate a fair deal.
If you live in Northeastern Pennsylvania and are in the process of selling your home, now is the time to have a Scranton real estate lawyer on your side. Put your trust in a law firm that puts your needs first. Contact Mazzoni Valvano Szewczyk & Karam for a free consultation today. Serving clients in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, Monroe, and surrounding counties.
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