Our Moline residential real estate attorneys explain the many problems that can arise during a real estate transaction. It's very important to have a real estate attorney on hand to help you navigate the process. Real estate transactions can be intimidating, but having an attorney to help you can ensure that your transaction is handled with care and completed with accuracy. In this article, we cover a few scenarios that having an attorney on-hand could prevent. Some of these scenarios include:

• The Property You’re Buying or Selling is in Disarray. 
• You’re Selling a Property Occupied with Tenants
• You’re Buying a Property in Another Town, State or Country

Our Moline residential real estate attorneys are here to ensure that your real estate matters are taken care of.

‍Read the full article by our Moline Residential Real Estate Contract Lawyers discussing hiring a real estate attorney.

Contracts for purchase or sale of residential real estate properties typically take 5 business days to review and process. An attorney can help you identify modifications that can be made and ensure that the contract encompasses your needs. In this article, we will discuss the top 5 things you should be on the look out for when reviewing a residential contract with your real estate attorney, including:

• Purchase Price and Earnest Money  
• Fixtures and Personal Property Included in the Transaction
• Mortgage Contingency
• Tax Prorations
• Optional Provisions

Contact our Moline residential real estate attorneys to ensure that your contract is secured and includes all pertinent information. Contracts vary when dealing with residential contracts, it's beneficial to have an attorney on your side.

​Read the full article by our Moline residential real estate contract attorneys regarding what to look for in a residential real estate contract.

When you sell or purchase a home, your realtor will usually present you with a widely used form contract. The realtor will have the ability to customize that form to fit your needs. The contract will typically provide that each party's attorney will have 5 business days to approve the contract; reject the contract; or negotiate modifications to the contract.

Our Moline residential real estate contract attorneys explain modifications that can be made to these contracts so that they are better suited for your needs.

Read the full article by our Moline residential real estate contract attorneys regarding modification of residential real estate contracts.