Real Estate Law

Do You Really Need a Real Estate Attorney?

Selling a property, especially a home, can end up being rather complicated and tends to be very stressful. Since a lawyer is not required for real estate transactions in Illinois, it may be tempting to save the money and avoid hiring one. However, hiring a real estate attorney can be extremely beneficial to you as a seller.

Ask yourself these questions when considering whether you need an attorney:

• Are there or have there been judgments or liens against you?
• Do you live in a problematic area, such as one known to have radon issues?
• Are you an estate executor handling a property for a decedent?
• Did you inherit the property as a beneficiary of a will or other estate plan?
• Is the property a joint tenancy, or do you have a non-cooperative partner?
• Is there a question as to the quality of the property, or is it in a known state of distress?
• Does your knowledge about the property make you think you could have a problem closing?
• Do you have questions about the state of your property title?