Real Estate Attorney in Rockaway, NJ
Buying or selling property in Morris County? We review your contract, protect you during attorney review, and handle your closing from start to finish.
Do I need an attorney to buy a home in NJ? It's not required by law, but in Morris County attorneys usually handle the contract and closing. A lawyer also protects you during the 3-day attorney review period.
For Home Buyers
1.Review your contract during attorney review
2.Help with inspection and repair requests
3.Check title, survey, and mortgage papers
4.Be with you at closing
For Home Sellers
✓ Review and negotiate the contract
✓ Answer the buyer's inspection requests
✓ Prepare the deed and pay off any liens
✓ Handle all closing documents
For Commercial Real Estate
✓ Purchase and sale agreements
✓ Commercial lease review
✓ Title and due diligence
✓ Closings for investors and businesses
How a NJ home closing works
1.Sign the contract with the buyer or seller.
2.Attorney review: 3 business days to review or cancel.
3.Inspections, title, and mortgage are completed.
4.Closing day: papers are signed and keys are handed over.
Frequently Asked Questions
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It is not required by law, but in North Jersey, including Morris County, attorneys usually handle the contract and closing. A lawyer also protects you during the 3-day attorney review period.
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It is 3 business days after you sign a contract prepared by a realtor. Your attorney can approve the contract, ask for changes, or cancel it.
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We review the contract, handle inspection and title issues, work with your lender and title company, and make sure your closing goes smoothly.
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Most financed purchases close in about 30 to 60 days. Cash deals can close faster.
Talk to a Morris County real estate lawyer
Call us before you sign, or as soon as attorney review starts.