When we get to the closing phase where does that typically take place?

The closing is just the signing of documents in order to effectuate a sale, so really it could take place at a number of different locations Generally speaking, in the agreement of sale it provides for a term that the parties mutually agree upon a location.  However, if the parties do not know at the […]

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What would you recommend if the seller can not attend the actual closing?

Sometimes the seller is concerned that they’re unable to attend the actual closing. The seller is different from the buyer in this instance because the buyer needs to be at the closing to sign original loan documents The seller need not be at the closing. The seller can actually pre-sign the documents ahead of time, […]

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What’s an attorney’s role during a real estate transaction?

An attorney’s role in a real estate transaction is pivotal to a smooth transaction Initially, the attorney is responsible to negotiate the terms of the agreement of sale with the other attorney so as to keep in mind the best interest of their client as the buyer or the seller After the agreement is agreed […]

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How does the realtor get paid in a real estate transaction?

Sometimes buyers or sellers are concerned about how to pay their realtor in a real estate transaction if they choose to use one Realtors are often commission-based and are often paid at an hourly rate This means that the price that the seller or buyer is supposed to pay the realtor is a pre-determined percentage […]

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