Why Use a Lawyer for Home Purchase
Why Use a Lawyer for home purchases?
- It is required by law that each Purchaser and Vendor be represented by a lawyer on a real estate transaction.
- Lawyers execute the terms of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale.
- Perform title and off-title searches.
- Coordinate title insurance if necessary.
- Act for the lender and purchaser to arrange mortgages.
- Meet buyers to review searches and sign closing documents.
- Exchange keys and funds and handle closing issues.
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