Buying or selling property can be a confusing process. Having the guidance of an experienced residential real estate attorney ensures that you have legal support at every step of the sale. Below, three reasons to hire a real estate attorney are explored in more detail.

Top 3 Benefits of Hiring a Residential Real Estate Attorney

1. Understand Your Obligations

Whether you're the buyer or the seller, you have certain legal obligations when involved in a real estate sale. Your attorney helps you understand your role, your rights, and the responsibilities you have. This keeps the sale in accordance with all applicable real estate laws and fosters a smoother, less stressful transaction.

2. Double-Check Legal Documents

The sale or purchase of a property involves a large amount of paperwork, especially contracts. Whenever you enter into a contract or sign your name to any legally binding document, you should have it double-checked by a lawyer first. A residential real estate attorney will make sure all contracts and paperwork honor your best interests and are in full compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

3. Obtain Title Insurance

In the state of Connecticut, a title for a mortgaged property must be accompanied by the appropriate amount of title insurance coverage. Your residential real estate attorney will do a title search on your behalf, and they will help you identify aspects of the title that need to be covered by insurance. This can be a confounding part of any real estate transaction, and your lawyer will guarantee you have all the information you need before making any decisions about title insurance.

The residential real estate, family law, and bankruptcy attorneys of Greene Law, PC, serve clients throughout the state of Connecticut. Call (860) 676-1336, visit the firm online, or connect with them via their Facebook or Google+ pages to schedule a consultation. Don't be caught unprepared or unprotected during a real estate purchase or sale; call a skilled residential real estate attorney today.