With an attorney to assist you (rather than a real estate agent), buying or selling your home is actually quite simple and straightforward. Here is a typical breakdown of the logistics & responsibilities, showing that most of the tasks are handled by the attorney, escrow, and lender:
Attorney |
Seller |
Buyer |
Escrow |
Lender |
· Prepares the purchase agreement
· Answers all questions and guides the transaction · Provides all necessary disclosure forms · Reviews all documents · Coordinates with all parties |
· Lists the home for sale (here’s how, it’s easy)
· Shows the home to potential buyers (here’s how, it’s easy) · Provides info about the property on disclosure forms and closing documents (it’s easy; your attorney helps you) |
· Tours the home
· Hires any inspection contractors (it’s easy, most people use Yelp) · Provides requested information to the lender (it’s easy) · Reviews disclosure forms and closing documents (it’s easy; your attorney helps you) |
· Provides title report
· Handles all funds · Answers questions · Provides closing documents · Files and records all necessary documents |
· Provides loan documents
· Answers questions |
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Greg Glaser, Attorney at Law
San Francisco Bay Area – Northern California
(925) 642-6651 — greg@gregglaser.com
Flat Fee Packages Available for Buyers and Sellers Without a Realtor
http://www.GregGlaser.com