Real Estate Law

There is a problem with the property (such as an IRS tax lien that the homeowner forgot to mention before selling you the house!) and you need someone to defend or file lawsuits on your behalf.

Legal documents and contracts, written in “legalese”, are difficult to interpret and you need someone to make changes that benefit you where necessary. Attorneys can assist in reviewing inspections, leases, appraisals, and purchases to make sure you are covered.

You want to ensure you won’t have to pay extra fees and file additional paperwork due to loan application errors.

You want some added protection against pushy sellers, escrow agents, or brokers in the event things turn ugly in the negotiations.

We can assist you with the preparation of the documents you need to sell your home. If you want to sell it yourself or if you are listing it with one of the amazing local agencies, we can prepare your documents for you prior to closing and get them to the closing table for you. 

Title problems arise in the selling process and a knowledgeable attorney is needed to remove title defects.

You have found a home and now you need an attorney to help you close and finalize your purchase. Whether you are purchasing a home with owner financing or lender financing, we can help you complete your purchase easily and efficiently. 

Easements.  An easement is a legal right that allows a person to use someone else’s land for a specific purpose. An easement is most commonly created by an explicit grant in a deed or other recorded instrument, such as a survey. Easements generally exist out of convenience or necessity for neighboring property owners. Easement disputes most commonly occur when there is no clear documentation creating the easement with a well drafted description, location, purpose, and any restrictions or terms included. 

Petition to Partition. You may fall underneath this category if:

• We can’t agree on how to divide the property
• Not Married but we own property together
• When people who are not married own real estate with one another, conflicts regarding the property may arise.  When conflicts of this nature do arise, and the people cannot agree on a resolution.  North Carolina law states that a cotenant of a parcel of real property may petition the court to partition the property physically, or by sale, in the alternative. There are different factors for determining how the property dispute will be resolved and it is important to consult with an experienced attorney on these matters. 

Drafting Leases and Contracts. Drafting your own contracts or leases are a recipe for disputes, defalcations, disaster, and ultimately, wildly expensive litigation. Furthermore, a form contract drafted by some mysterious person on the internet will absolutely fail to care for all the nuances of your unique, individual situation:

• Addendums to Standard Residential and Commercial Real Estate Contracts 
• For Sale By Owner purchase or sale
• Preparation and/or review of rental and leasing agreements
• Owner Financing or Installment Purchase Land Agreements