Buying or selling real property is one of the most important financial decisions a person or business will make. These transactions are also very complex and stressful, with plenty of full of twists and turns. At The McDonald Law Firm, we understand your concerns and our overriding commitment is to ensure that your real estate settlement transaction is completed in the most efficient and professional environment as possible.

As a buyer of real estate, your attorney will often review the offer to purchase, draft, revise and negotiate the Purchase and Sale agreement contract and depending on the contract language, may request modifications to the terms of the contract. Additionally, the attorney to explain all the legal documents for closing: the deed, the buyer’s and seller’s disclosure forms, mortgage documents, survey (if applicable), and the title report to ensure that clear marketable title is being conveyed. The attorney will also review the final Closing Disclosure, Loan and/or Closing documents and conduct the closing.

For the seller, an attorney will also review the offer to purchase, draft, revise and negotiate the Purchase and Sale agreement, prepare the appropriate legal documents including the Deed, power of Attorney (if you can’t attend the closing), request mortgage payoffs, resolve any type of title issue, and attend the closing to ensure the seller’s interests are protected.

Additionally, real estate attorneys can assist when disputes arise between landlords and tenants, if there are zoning questions or any other question that might arise when it comes to buying, selling, renting or owning residential or commercial property.

We can assist with a full range of Real Estate legal services in Massachusetts such as:

  • Residential real estate transactions for Purchasers, Sellers and Lenders
  • Commercial real estate transactions
  • Refinances for borrowers
  • Preparation of Condominium Documents and Restrictive Covenants for Developers
  • Preparation of residential and commercial contracts for Purchasers, Sellers and Developers
  • Landlord-Tenant matters
  • Preparation of leases
  • 1031 exchanges