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Do You Need an Atlanta Real Estate Attorney to Help Put Together Your Home Sale?

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Did you find a buyer for your home by yourself and now need the help of a good real estate attorney to put together all of the paperwork?

As a real estate agent, I know the importance of working with a good closing attorney. I've worked with several over the years and right now I always recommend Larry Feldman of Feldman Law Offices.

Not all real estate attorneys are the same. On the surface it might look like they pretty much do the same thing and charge the same amount. Like shopping for a mortgage, you have to look at the total costs that the closing attorney is charging. A big revenue source for closing attorneys is the commission they receive on title insurance. Let me make this clear. Title insurance is a big deal and I recommend that everyone purchase it. But make sure you don't pay more than you have to. Also make sure you aren't getting a stripped down version

Some closing attorneys will charge you a low attorney fee, ie. $300, but then gouge you on the title insurance. A general rule of thumb is $2/thousand of the loan amount is the price for the lender's title insurance. Then, owner's title insurance will run around $1/thousand of the purchase price. If you are paying much more than this, you are paying too much. Also, make sure you are getting a premium package. Many standard policies have all kinds of special exceptions. Most people just take what they are given without even asking a question. Be smart. Ask them to explain your options.

Many big name real estate attorney offices use young lawyers right out of law school. They might have one experienced lawyer who the inexperienced lawyer rely on when they run into special problems. I much prefer using an attorney who has the experience to quickly handle any odd thing that might crop up.

That's why I prefer using Larry Feldman of Feldman Law Offices. He and his sister-in-law Ava run a small firm that specializes in real estate closings. They are the real deal. They have an efficient system set up so nothing slips through the cracks. I've used many closing attorneys in my career and feel that Larry is one of the best. Why use a rookie who is in training when you can deal with an experienced vete

Closing Services include:

Obtaining and reviewing the title search and tax information
Obtaining payoff statements from existing loans to be paid off at closing
Resolution of any title issues
Issuing title insurance
Obtaining proof of hazard (homeowners) insurance
Preparation of the settlement statement
Receiving the net mortgage proceeds from the new loan
Meeting with borrowers to execute the loan documents
Preparing all checks necessary to close the loan
Arranging for recording of the Deeds
Obtaining and recording of any necessary releases
Preparing and submitting the title insurance policy and prepare a closing Package for the lender with a copy for the borrower.

Visit his Atlanta real estate attorney website and give him a call. If you have a real estate related legal problem, run it by him. Tell him Tim Maitski of www.HomeAtlanta.com said you should call.

Actually, Larry said that if you mention HomeAtlanta.com he will take $50 off his closing fees.

Feldman Law Offices, LLC
1360 Center Drive
Suite 100
Atlanta, Georgia 30338
Phone: 770.393.4757
Fax: 678.391.4915

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