LandThink

Finding a real-estate lawyer in an unfamiliar community where you are looking to buy property can be scary. Most of us seek a personal connection when searching for a new lawyer.

Most buyers talk to the real-estate lawyer representing them only after they have signed a contract to purchase property. I’ve always found that odd, like putting the horse behind the cart.

1. Don’t make a deal on your first visit. Don’t buy impulsively. Don’t make an offer before scoping the property. If you disregard this advice, include a 60-day study contingency with results acceptable to buyer in your contract; this allows you to void the contract if you find something during escrow that’s a deal-killer.