do you need an attorney to close a real estate transaction in south carolina?
401729
Yes you do. I am from S.C.
977050
Legal process for releasing Earnest Money.\n\n1) Buyer and Seller sign Termination and Release agreement, on which they agree to who is entitled to the earnest money.\n\nIf Buyer and Seller do not agree\n\n2) Holder of earnest money, in your case the real estate brokerage,  makes a decision based on contract to who is entitled to the earnest money. Before releasing money broker must first send a 15 day letter, which states the intent of the broker and offers opportunity for parties to dispute decision.\n\nBroker has option to..\n\n3) Allow buyer and seller to settle dispute in court.\n\nThis is the process in GA, TN, NC\n\nIf you have reason to believe that it was not handled correctly, I would speak to a lawyer and see if you are right. You can also put pressure on the broker and put in a complaint to your states licensing board as they don't take kindly to the mishandling of trust funds.
578788
DEPENDING ON THE AREA YOU ARE YOU HAVE TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY FOR THIS!!!!
426496
You will need a WILL, beacuse you'll be dead meat. Do not sell with out a realtor or at least talking to an agent. Most agent would be glad to set you up with paper work and review it for no charge or a small fee in hopes for you doing business with them. Or pay more and talk to an attorney.
745687
Get an attorney to file abandonment papers.
694953
I'm not an expert,but the buyers had the option to have an expert appraisal done on the home before the final sale, I'd say they are out of luck, don't go spending your hard earned money on a lawyer, ask your R.E. agent, he/she should be able to answer that question, or better still ask your Bank Mtg Mgr they see all kinds of stuff.
830978
Well, a manufactured home is a strange item.  Is this home mobile? Are you selling it with land? If so, then you're talking about a real property sale, and whole bunches of other rules apply.  If not, you may be talking about a personal property sale.\nAnd your question is that they received a bill of sale but did not take possession? Did you receive your money? If so, it's theirs, and any attempt to resell would violate their rights in the property.\nYou could contact them and demand removal (I'm assuming that this thing is taking up space) and/or state that failure to remove will result in a rent charge of ____ per month (whether or not you could actuall collect on that threat is another issue).  Or you can file an "ejection" action, which would result in the sheriff removing the property at the homeowner's expense.\n\nIf not, I think you would need to provide notice that you intend to rescind the contract for their material breach (they refused to pay in a timely manner) and give them an opportunity to "cure" (i.e. follow through with the contract).  This seems like a large sale worth a lot of money, so it would be worth contacting an attorney -- a nice nasty letter from a local Alabama attorney might spur these people into action.  You might also have a cause of action for any dimunition in value or lower price if you have to sell it again.\n\n(statute of limitations isn't the appropriate term, btw... that applies to the termination of different tort or contract actions because someone did not file within a certain amount of time after the harm).
152614
Easments and other areas of property law vary by state.  You should consult a local real estate attorney.
514011
As long as his name does'nt appear on any of the legal documents, NO.  If you refinanced within the 12 years and added him then you would.  He must sign papers @ closing in order for your to sell.  If thats the case he could refuse to sign over his right to the property unless you pay up!  I would call any real estate settlement company and ask to be completely sure.  I am not sure what NY law states.
487197
Anyone can sell real estate. All it takes is proper licensing. I wouldn't use an lawyer simply due to the length of time they take to do anything. Closings would take months instead of weeks. (Billable hours, ya know!)I am in R/E and that's all I do. I am an expert in my city and I think its VERY important to use an expert when ever you can. I'm worrying about my Real Estate client more than my criminal case, divorce case, traffic case, etc....
1002816
Not in New Jersey but as far as I know all signs can remain up until after closing is complete..still a chance closing could fall through..that's why they put up the sale pending signs.
926983
You definitely DO NOT need to hire an agent. A real estate attorney at your local Title Company can process all of the paperwork for a fraction of the cost. Your state requires certain documents to be filled out. Your title company has all of these forms for you. \n\nMake sure you get pre-qualified at your bank. \nMake sure you get a homeowner's inspection. \nMake sure you conduct your own appraisal and/or hire an appraiser. \nMake sure the contract/offer has "pending a satisfactory home inspection". \nDo not sign anything without having your attorney look at it.\nMake sure you get a Title Search.
605638
Get a laywer today!!! You need to ask them what your rights are in that state. If you get a good one, you should not have to travel down there. He can get you copies of everything you need and start procedings to get the people out of your house. If it were SC, I would recommend a good one. Good luck, wish I could do more.
1145625
Talk to an attorney to do the paperwork.
1004792
Well I don't know what state you live in but if you live in CA or any state that uses escrow (Title) companies, your escrow officer can explain.  If you live in states such as New Jersey where attorneys are used you can as your attorney as well.  Since I used to work for a title company I will try to answer your question as best as possible. \n\nIt is the responsiblity of the Title Company or attorney to make sure there are no problems in that could stop the change of title such as liens or levys(Federal or state i.e. Federal Tax Liens), Mechanics liens (someone does work and never gets paid)  Encumberances(City or county). Title companies issue an insurance for up to 5 years on some which guarentees that there are no problems with the change of title.  \n\nThen there are the various required reports such as  Termite reports, Apprasials, Flood reports all of these are done by outside contractors.  These as well have to be scheduled\n\nYou didn't state if your a buyer or a seller.  If your a buyer, then you also have to wait until your loan docs arrive for you to sign.  If your a seller you also wait for the buyers to come in and sign docs as well as the completion of all reports listed above.  \n\nIf your a buyer, your also working with your lender to get the best rates for your money.  \n\nIf you live in a state where attorneys are used for title changes on real property its pretty much the same thing.  Its just done through an attorney.  \n\nAlso, you want to make sure that any agreed upon repairs, deposits are placed into escrow so that the escrow officer or attorney can make sure it has been done. \n\nUsually if title comes back clean,  its a much faster process but if title has liens then you have to clean them up.  Government is just not that fast at getting back to you on the status of a lien.  \n\nGood luck! I hope that answers your question.
869469
Contact the lawyer or title company who did the closing, or, if possible, contact the previous owner.
271809
You'll need more than a "form letter". If you want to sell without a real estate agent, you should still hire a real estate attorney to handle all the legal documents.