Legal Services for Real Estate Purchases

Get Help With the Home Buying Process

Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make. Whether it's a condo, vacant lot, vacation property or single family home, all real estate purchases require a major financial commitment. If something goes wrong during the purchase period, your money is at risk. Rely on the Law Office of Joan Vasquez to make sure your real estate transaction goes off without a hitch.

Our trusted real estate attorney can help you through the purchase process. Contact us today or fill out our online form to request a consultation!

Why Work With a Real Estate Attorney?

A real estate attorney will review all the complex documents related to your purchase. Working with an attorney ensures that you'll be aware of any pitfalls with your purchase so that you're not surprised by anything. While you may be working with a real estate agent, they cannot give you legal advice. Also, title insurance only protects you from defects or liens on the title that took place prior to you taking title.

Some hidden issues that may arise during a real estate purchase include:

• Discovering encroachments to the boundary lines of the property
• Undisclosed tax assessments that could affect the property
• Disputes about appliances and any other property that might be left in the home
• Financial difficulties
• Title insurance coverage exceptions
• Unclear terms in the purchase contract
• Incomplete disclosure reports
• Errors in closing documents or closing statement
  

Walking You Through Every Step of the Process

In Illinois, real estate contracts are standardized, but they are not easy to complete or understand. Even if you're familiar with the home buying process, some terms in your mortgage documentation or sales contract may be confusing. Put your trust in the Law Office of Joan Vasquez to help you through the entire process of your real estate purchase. Our services include:

• Sales contract review
• Ensuring your contract includes adequate financing and inspection contingencies and other terms to protect your interests
• Review or suggest contract amends
• Monitoring your financing to ensure timely approval so your closing is not delayed
• Negotiate with sellers on your behalf regarding the property
• Ensure there are no encroachments on property boundaries
• Review the title insurance commitments and help to resolve exceptions to insurance coverage
• Make sure all closing documents are accurate
• Confirm all real estate taxes are paid through the date of closing
• Ensure you receive the property free and clear of all liens
• Attend closing to ensure you understand every document before signing
• Prepare a post-closing binder to provide you with a permanent record of the important documents from your purchase

We understand how stressful a real estate purchase can be. Let us ease your mind by providing personalized legal services to assist you with your real estate transaction. Contact us today!