Commonly Asked Real Estate Questions

Are you considering buying a house and need legal help? Check out our commonly asked real estate questions, then call our Buffalo attorneys.

Do I Need a Lawyer In Order to Buy a House?

  • Commonly Asked Real Estate QuestionsBuying a house is one of the most important decisions you will ever make, so having an experienced attorney is of the utmost importance in order to make sure your interests are protected.

What are My Possible Costs When Buying a Home?

  • The costs will be determined by the contract of sale
  • Usually the buyer pays the county recording fees for the deed and all of the expenses it takes to obtain a mortgage
  • The seller usually pays for preparing the survey, updating the search and anything regarding title defects

What are the Steps in Buying a House?

  • The very first step in buying a house is to have a contract of sale prepared by either the buyer’s or seller’s attorney and/or the real estate broker.
  • After this, the home should be inspected.
  • The seller’s attorney provides the buyer’s attorney with various documents necessary to close.

Do I need Rented Property Riders?

  • The rented property rider is essential if you are buying rented property
  • It allows the buyer an opportunity of ten days to examine the lease

Are you considering buying a house and want to ensure you are taking the proper steps? After reading our commonly asked real estate questions, contact our dedicated and experienced Buffalo Real Estate Attorneys for sound advice that you can trust.

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Robert Friedman, Esq.

Partner/Attorney Hamline University School of Law, New York State Bar, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York

ROBERT FRIEDMAN, ATTORNEY BY THE NUMBERS

  • 30,000+ DANGEROUS DRIVERS SUCCESSFULLY PROSECUTED OVER THE PAST 35 YEARS AS A VEHICLE & TRAFFIC PROSECUTOR.  Named 2003 WNY Prosecutor of the Year.
  • 65 YEARS LAW FIRM HISTORY.
  • 47 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PRACTICING LAW.
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