Real Estate Closing Attorney

Real estate closings can be extremely complicated with many steps to get to a successful closing.  In fact, the average real estate closing involves about 10 to 15 hours of work from "contract to closing."  Therefore, it is advisable to hire an attorney to guide you through the process making sure everything is handled correctly and "title" properly conveyed. Chicago Real Estate Attorney Brian Lohse will represent you from the time the offer is presented until the keys are handed over at the closing table.

Lohse Law can assist you with the purchase or sale of:  Single family houses, condominiums, townhouses, 2-flats, 3-flats, 4-flats, 6-flats, apartment buildings, and commercial properties in the Chicagoland area (or seven (7) counties around Chicago).

If you are either contemplating making an offer to purchase a property, or to accept an offer for the property you are selling, call attorney Brian Lohse first to discuss the important points that should be addressed in the contract. 

Lohse Law only handles 15-20 real estate transactions at any given time.  Unlike many other attorneys that employ assistants and secretaries to handle everything except the "closing," real estate closing attorney Brian Lohse handles the entire transaction from beginning to end.  With such a small caseload, attorney Lohse is able to work directly with you for your closing. Whether you are working with a real estate agent or the property is a "For Sale By Owner," he will guide you through the entire closing process.  He will help protect your interests and will explain how particular issues can affect you both legally and financially.  You have a lot of money at stake for your transaction, don't you want a lawyer personally working for you?  

Compared to what you are paying for the new property or what you will be receiving for the sale, an attorney's price is relatively small.  In fact, real estate attorney fees have been about the same since 1978!  

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The majority of real estate closings in Illinois involve attorneys because the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that even though many items may appear simple the consequences are too large.  The Illinois Supreme Court specifically prohibits a real estate broker from performing the tasks of a Lawyer (The Chicago Bar Association v. Quinlan and Tyson, Inc. 34 Ill.2d 117, 1966).  See more in the blog page about what a broker can and cannot do.

Your real estate attorney has your legal interests in mind and owes you a duty of loyalty.  Others involved in the real estate transaction do not owe you a duty of loyalty (i.e. realtors, lenders, appraisers, inspectors).  These other professionals may not have your best interests in mind and may be motivated by commissions or payment.  Before you sign documents involving significant legal rights and obligations, I can explain the terms and help you understand what you are signing.  Remember that it is your attorney's responsibility to look after your best interests, not your realtor.