Individual Real Estate Representation

Forsyth, Howe, O'Dwyer, Kalb & Murphy, PC prides itself on providing excellent legal service to individuals as well as to other legal entities in connection with the purchase and sale of real estate in New York State. In New York, unlike many other states, it is common for each of the parties in the real estate transaction to be represented by counsel, including the seller and buyer as well as the lender. Experienced counsel should assist with the negotiation and approval of the real estate purchase contract and should be involved in all phases of the transaction. We believe that for one of the largest transactions most individuals ever undertake that it is essential to chose legal counsel who will dedicate themselves to representing the client to the fullest and who will be available to the client at any time. For such a major transaction we question the wisdom in choosing as real estate counsel those who advertise that they feature the lowest fee in town.

In connection with the purchase and sale of New York real estate, an individual should have access to an attorney at all stages in the process, especially at or before contract negotiation, and at the closing. While the firm does utilize the services of experienced paralegal staff to provide assistance to its attorneys in connection with the many "paperwork" steps involved in a real estate closing, access to an attorney at any time is always available. In addition, only attorneys examine title and attend the closing.

Some of the steps and costs associated with a real estate closing in New York after the signing of the contract are explained in the memorandum that can be accessed through this web page.

What happens after the contract is finalized?

For questions please email Robert Kalb or Gerald Murphy