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Real Estate Lawyers - What they do, who needs them & why

Real estate attorneys deal with or specialize in the specifics of real estate law, a subset of laws that stipulate the various forms of ownership and transfer of ownership in real property. There are special laws created just for “real property,” which can be thought of as any “immovable” property (land, real estate, homes, buildings, warehouses, complexes, etc).

Commercial property, residential real estate transactions and landlord-tenant relationships usually are all controlled at the state level. Some federal law protections exist for discrimination and environmental violations. In either case, it’s usually prudent to seek the advice of a real estate attorney (in some states, it’s required) before problems can emerge when making a purchase/sale of a residence, condominium or cooperatives.

Buying and selling a home or commercial property is one of the most important financial decisions someone can make. Real Estate attorneys will assist you in understanding and specifying exactly what you buy, and any obligations you are agreeing to, in terms of boundaries, title, property tax and the condition of the property, and the sales agreement. A sales agreement should be written by a real estate attorney (or real estate agent). Making improvement on owned lands or property also come with strict rules and a real estate attorney can help with these as well (not to mention their help in construction disputes).