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Thinking about Selling? Save with Lawyers Realty Free Deed Preparation.
As a seller you are going to incur the cost of preparing a deed to transfer your property to the new owners. At Lawyers Realty, this comes at no extra cost. In a typical real estate transaction a fee of about $150-$200 would appear on the settlement sheet as a charge to you for preparing the deed.
Getting the deed ready is a detailed process. It includes checking the accuracy of the legal description, plotting boundaries, as well as the determining the chain of title and if there any encumbrances (easements, liens etc.). In Pennsylvania most deeds are "Special Warranty" Deeds that insure the owner for good clear title (right to ownership)...
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STOP! I Must Review the Consumer Notice with You: PA’s First Step in the Real Estate Process
Have you attended an open house and innocently discussed your current situation with the hosting agent when you were told to STOP, and a green paper was being put in front of you to sign?
This green paper is known as The Consumer Notice, and it must be presented by any licensed PA Real Estate Professional before they can have any discussion on your needs and motivations for seeking real estate services. It is NOT A CONTRACT, but an affirmation that you, the consumer, have been advised of your rights.
The Consumer Notice serves as notice of your rights and business relationships that exist in a real estate transaction.
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Navigating the “Minefield” of Real Estate
Navigating the "Minefield" of Real Estate, an Interview with Mark Duffie. Mark, Broker and Lawyer for Lawyers Realty, took a few moments to talk about his experience as a real estate attorney and the complicated challenges that can arise in buying or selling real estate.
What is it that appeals to you about the law, especially as it pertains to real estate?
With respect to the practice of...