Questions clients ask

Everything the fee covers, from the first call to the day the deed is recorded. If something comes up that it doesn't cover, we tell you the cost in writing before doing it.

Costs that go to someone else: title insurance, recording fees, transfer taxes, lender charges and court fees. They appear on your settlement statement or invoice, line by line.

Your agent negotiates the deal. A lawyer reads the contract and the title for what could cost you later, and answers the legal questions an agent can't. Many clients bring us in once they have an accepted offer.

Buyer and seller fees are paid at closing, on the settlement statement. Lease and title fees are paid when you sign the engagement letter.

Often, yes. Where your lender allows it, we can arrange a remote signing with a notary near you, or a mail-away closing with the documents sent ahead.

We explain what it is, who has to sign or pay to clear it, and what that costs, before you decide anything. Most issues are an old lien or a missing release and take a few letters.

Most purchases close thirty to forty-five days after the contract is signed. The signing itself usually takes under an hour.

Yes. A sale between family members still needs a contract, a title search and a recorded deed. We can write the contract and run the closing for both of you, representing one side.

Send us the letter and the association's rules. We'll tell you what the documents say and what a response would cost, before you decide.

No. The practice is houses, condos and rentals of up to four units. We're glad to suggest someone for larger or commercial matters.