If this is your first home purchase, or perhaps you haven’t purchased a new home in a while, the process may seem confusing. There are a few things to remember.

Understand that the lender’s closing attorney represents the interests of the lender. Therefore, it is not the responsibility of lender’s counsel to advise you on your rights and obligations regarding your new home purchase. Because of this we highly recommend that your retain your own attorney to represent your interests in this process. Some of the services that can be provide when representing buyers are:

• Negotiation and preparation of the offer to purchase and purchase and sale agreement to protect your interests and concerns.
• Resolve issues which may arise during the pendency of your purchase and assist you if you are selling real estate to purchase your new home.
• Explain the mortgage process and assist you in understanding just what the lender’s commitment letter says.
• Assist in the coordination of the closing and represent you at the closing, review all closing documents and explain their meaning and significance to you.
• Answer questions you might have and resolve disputes that may arise at any time during the closing process.

Please email us to find a First American Approved Attorney to represent you at your closing. We look forward to hearing from you.