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Here's why you might need a real estate attorney

by Mary-Lou McDonough 08/21/2024

People starting their homebuying or selling process might not think of a lawyer as somebody you need to contact. However, engaging a real estate attorney is crucial when dealing with the legal complexities of property transactions. There are many reasons you might want to hire a real estate attorney to help you with the process.


Navigating Complexities

Real estate attorneys understand property laws and can explain legal implications, ensuring you comprehend the transaction's terms and conditions.


Avoiding Costly Mistakes

Attorneys review contracts, deeds, and other documents to identify potential issues, hidden clauses, or ambiguous terms that could lead to costly mistakes.


Thorough Due Diligence

Attorneys conduct comprehensive research to uncover legal, financial, and environmental concerns associated with the property, enabling informed decisions and mitigating future problems.


Contract Negotiation & Protection

Attorneys advocate for your interests during negotiations, safeguarding your rights and securing favorable terms.


Handling Complex Documentation

Attorneys prepare, review, and explain documentation, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and minimizing errors.


Resolving Disputes & Mitigating Risks

Attorneys mediate conflicts, negotiate settlements, or represent you in litigation if disputes arise, protecting your interests and minimizing negative impacts.


Engaging a real estate attorney is an investment that safeguards your interests, ensures a smooth transaction, and provides peace of mind. Their expertise in legal complexities, due diligence, negotiation, documentation, and dispute resolution is invaluable. With a knowledgeable attorney by your side, you can proceed confidently, knowing your transaction is in capable hands.


About the Author
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Mary-Lou McDonough

With strong connections to her community, Mary-Lou has held fund-raising events for The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, The Kids in Need Foundation and Dress for Success. This sense of personal responsibility extends to her professional life, and she continuously strives to exceed her clients’ expectations, empowering them throughout selling or buying process. "Only a well-informed client is prepared to make the best decisions on their own behalf, so the role of Market Expert is one I take very seriously.” It is this sense of personal accountability that drives Mary-Lou; keeping her focused on her clients and providing them with highest level of professionalism, solution-focused service, and sound guidance from start to SOLD!

Mary-Lou McDonough is Professionally Affiliated with The MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® The GREATER BOSTON REAL ESTATE BOARD, THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, The Women’s Council of REALTORS®, The State and National Association of Certified Residential Specialists and The REALTORS® Political Action Committee

Whether you're in the research phase at the beginning of your real estate search or you know exactly what you're looking for, you'll benefit from having a real estate professional by your side. I'd be honored to put my real estate experience to work for you.