Our law firm has decades more than 35 years of real estate law experience in communities such as Alford, Great Barrington, Hancock, Lee, Lenox, Monterey, North Adams, Pittsfield, Richmond, Sandisfield, Sheffield, Southfield, Stockbridge, South Egremont, Tyringham, West Stockbridge, and Williamstown, as well as communities beyond the Berkshires. The process of buying real estate is different in the rest of Massachusetts and New York.
In many states, title insurance agencies, notaries, and escrow companies conduct real estate settlements or closings. Here, real estate closings must be conducted by an attorney. And, while the role of a real estate agent is important, they cannot provide advice about legal matters. Be informed. Read about the process of buying and selling a home in the Berkshires.
The custom of writing an offer for the purchase or sale of a home in the Berkshires is somewhat different than in other areas in Massachusetts and other states. Elsewhere, a prospective buyer signs a non-binding Offer to Purchase.
In many states, title insurance agencies, notaries, and escrow companies conduct real estate settlements or closings. Here, real estate closings must be conducted by an attorney. And, while the role of a real estate agent is important, they cannot provide advice about legal matters. Be informed. Read about the process of buying and selling a home in the Berkshires.
The custom of writing an offer for the purchase or sale of a home in the Berkshires is somewhat different than in other areas in Massachusetts and other states. Elsewhere, a prospective buyer signs a non-binding Offer to Purchase.
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The attorneys at Lazan Glover & Puciloski have long been recognized as top real estate attorneys in the Berkshires.
We work together as a team and are uniquely equipped to handle any real property issue that can arise.
We have extensive experience in residential and commercial real estate transactions, including real estate purchases, sales, leases, and refinances; land use, zoning, and permitting, including appearances before town boards and commissions; resolving title issues; real property litigation in the Land Court and appellate work.
We work together as a team and are uniquely equipped to handle any real property issue that can arise.
We have extensive experience in residential and commercial real estate transactions, including real estate purchases, sales, leases, and refinances; land use, zoning, and permitting, including appearances before town boards and commissions; resolving title issues; real property litigation in the Land Court and appellate work.
Can I get out of the deal if I have an "attorney review clause" in my real estate contract?.
Is it OK to sign the Standard Berkshire County Multiple Listing Service Purchase and Sale Agreement?.
In the Berkshires, the usual way to make an offer is to use a standard Purchase and Sale Agreement (the 'P&S').
The buyer presents the signed P&S to the seller, and if the seller signs it, the P&S then becomes a legally binding contract.
The process of buying real estate is different in the Berkshires than the rest of Massachusetts or New York.
Is it OK to sign the Standard Berkshire County Multiple Listing Service Purchase and Sale Agreement?.
In the Berkshires, the usual way to make an offer is to use a standard Purchase and Sale Agreement (the 'P&S').
The buyer presents the signed P&S to the seller, and if the seller signs it, the P&S then becomes a legally binding contract.
The process of buying real estate is different in the Berkshires than the rest of Massachusetts or New York.
Massachusetts is a buyer beware or "caveat emptor" state.
The buyer assumes responsibility for any property damages, defects, undisclosed restrictions, and the like.
Furthermore, the seller is not obliged to disclose details about the general condition of the property.
While the seller cannot mislead you, and must respond honestly to any question that you are aware he or she does not have to disclose information if you do not ask.
On the other hand, the real estate broker does have an obligation to disclose defects known to the agent.
The buyer assumes responsibility for any property damages, defects, undisclosed restrictions, and the like.
Furthermore, the seller is not obliged to disclose details about the general condition of the property.
While the seller cannot mislead you, and must respond honestly to any question that you are aware he or she does not have to disclose information if you do not ask.
On the other hand, the real estate broker does have an obligation to disclose defects known to the agent.
When people in Massachusetts purchase property, they commonly believe they are able to do whatever they want with it.
That may not be the case.
When people in Massachusetts purchase property, they commonly believe they are able to do whatever they want with it, provided they are not violating any laws.
Local restrictions, such as zoning laws, town by-laws, and town-specific environmental restrictions.
Restrictive covenants that previous landowners put on the deed that impose conditions on the use of land.
That may not be the case.
When people in Massachusetts purchase property, they commonly believe they are able to do whatever they want with it, provided they are not violating any laws.
Local restrictions, such as zoning laws, town by-laws, and town-specific environmental restrictions.
Restrictive covenants that previous landowners put on the deed that impose conditions on the use of land.
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