Real Estate: Working With Individuals And Businesses Throughout Fayette County And The State

If you are looking for a real estate attorney in Uniontown to represent you in the purchase or sale of a home or real estate, contact the real estate attorneys at Goodwin Como, P.C., to provide you with affordable and fast title searches, deed preparation, document preparation, and closing services.

Helping You Achieve Your Dreams

The purchase of a home is often referred to as the American dream. Without proper legal representation, however, the American dream can quickly turn into a living nightmare. The purchase of a home is typically the single largest investment an individual will make.

To protect your investment, a lawyer should carry out a thorough examination of the property’s:

• Chain of title
• Potential liens
• Judgments
• Mortgages
• Encumbrances
• The existence of right of ways
• The property’s title
• Other potential problems

Almost always, lenders will require title certification and a type of insurance known as title insurance. It is critical to know exactly what you are getting, so you can protect your investment and avoid unpleasant surprises after closing.

Additionally, the Uniontown real estate attorneys at Goodwin Como, P.C., provide preparation of land sales agreements, deeds, leases, gas and oil lease review; representation in the area of zoning law and appeals, partition actions and quiet titles; and the preparation of mortgages and promissory notes.

Why It’s Important to Hire a Lawyer for Your Real Estate Transaction

If you are preparing for a real estate transaction in southwestern Pennsylvania, there are several important reasons to hire a lawyer to advise and represent you during the process. Whether you are buying or selling, there are important legal issues you need to consider, and complications during your transaction may require immediate intervention in order to protect your interests.

Some of the most important reasons to hire a lawyer for your real estate transaction include:

1. Real Estate Contracts Are Complex

Real estate contracts are complex. While understanding what you are signing is important, it is not easy. From the terminology to the legal implications, an experienced real estate lawyer will be able to explain everything you need to know so that you can feel confident that you are making informed decisions. Your lawyer can also highlight issues with your contract that may require further consideration in order to avoid issues before or after closing. In addition to reviewing and explaining real estate contracts prepared by realtors and sellers, our attorneys can also prepare real estate contracts for parties looking to buy or sell real estate.

2. There Are Legal Issues to Consider Outside of the Contract

While understanding your contract is important, this is also just one aspect of making informed decisions about your upcoming real estate transaction. There are various legal issues outside of the contract that may require careful consideration as well. This includes (but is by no means limited to) legal issues such as:

• Conducting a title search and determining whether the property has a “clean title”
• Reviewing title insurance policy language and ensuring adequate coverage
• Considering your ownership structure for the property (i.e., whether you will own the property individually, jointly, or through an entity like a partnership or LLC)
• Advising on real estate disclosure laws in Pennsylvania
• Addressing zoning issues or any other concerns related to your use (or intended use) of the property
• Assessing the potential tax consequences of the transaction and planning to avoid unnecessary tax liability

Again, these are just examples. Once you hire a real estate lawyer to represent you, your lawyer will be able to explain everything you need to know before you commit to moving forward.

3. Your Lawyer Will Give You Unbiased Advice

When you hire a real estate lawyer to help protect your interests during your transaction, your lawyer will give you professional and unbiased legal advice. Lawyers have an ethical duty to put their clients’ interests first, and an experienced lawyer will be familiar with all of the potential issues you need to consider during the buying or selling process.

4. Your Lawyer Will Help You Focus on the Future

When you have a life-changing transaction right in front of you, it is easy to focus on the present. But, when preparing for a major real estate transaction, it is also important to focus on the future. As your lawyer advises you in preparation for the transaction and helps you deal with any complications that may arise, your lawyer will help you maintain a long-term perspective.

5. Disputes Can (and Do) Arise Before or After Closing

Finally, while most real estate transactions close without serious complications, disputes can (and do) arise. When you hire an experienced real estate lawyer to represent you, not only can your lawyer help you take proactive steps to avoid disputes both before and after closing; but, in the event that a dispute arises despite your best efforts, your lawyer can help you seek an efficient and favorable resolution.

Let’s Talk About Your Pending Real Estate Transaction

If you are selling, buying or transferring property in Fayette County or elsewhere in southwestern Pennsylvania, call our attorneys, Benjamin F. Goodwin and Amanda M. Como, today at 724-438-1616 or complete our online contact form to schedule a free initial consultation at our Uniontown or Carmichaels offices.