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- 12150 Morris Rd, Alpharetta GA
- GA: 1-470-567-1529
Closing Attorneys, You Can Trust
Hampton and Hampton Law offers a wide range of services to address various real estate issues. We offer legal guidance for residential and commercial real estate matters, whether you are buying or selling a property. Additionally, we provide dedicated representation in real estate disputes, including boundary disputes, breach of contract, and other conflicts that may arise.
We’ll protect your interests.
Our lawyers have over a decade of experience. We offer reliable advice and thorough representation for your Alpharetta real estate closing.
We guide you through every aspect of your Alpharetta real estate closing. We love working with realtors so that your process is seamless and clear.
Our team provides personalized, responsive legal services specific to your Alpharetta real estate closing needs.
We love to collaborate with realtors.
We bring years of experience in real estate law and love teaming up with like-minded realtors. You can count on us for excellent legal advice, a highly personalized approach, and timely correspondence.
Get the legal partner you need and the results you deserve.
Hampton and Hampton Law is here to provide you with the highest service and professionalism. Our goal is to ensure that you secure your property and are confident that your documents are accurate. We believe in open communication and transparency.
We’re proud that our firm offers highly skilled legal services. With us you’ll never feel like our lawyers and staff don’t value your needs. We’re here to help and value your business!
In the State of Georgia, when it comes to closing a real estate deal, the state requires the involvement of a licensed Georgia attorney. This is different from how things work in many other states, where title companies usually handle the paperwork for closing. Normally, there's just one attorney in the mix, and they either represent the buyer's lender if it's a loan deal or directly represent the buyer in a cash purchase. Both the buyer and seller have the option to hire their own lawyer to check over documents and provide support during the closing.
It's important to note that even if the attorney is there for the lender, they have a duty to explain all the paperwork to both sides and treat everyone fairly. Also, if the attorney is representing the lender, the buyer still has the choice to use the same attorney, as long as that attorney follows the lender's rules.
It depends on why you are backing out of the deal. There are certain contingencies covered in most real estate contracts protecting the buyer. If you back out of the contract for an approved contingency, you will get your earnest money back.
You can expect your earnest money back if:
• The home doesn’t pass inspection.
• The home appraises below its sale price.
• You are unable to obtain a mortgage.
• The home has title search issues.
You might not get your earnest money back if: you don’t meet the deadlines listed in the contract for inspections and appraisals, or you have a change of heart absent an approved contingency.
A real estate attorney focuses on legal matters related to real estate, such as purchasing and selling homes, property ownership, management, adherence to regulations, resolving disputes, and title complications. They also ensure that the contract accurately represents their client's comprehension of the agreement in any deal.
Both the purchaser and the seller can hire their own legal counsel to review paperwork and advocate for them during the finalization of the sale. Even though the attorney handling the closing may represent the lender, they must explain the documents to both parties thoroughly. They must treat all individuals without legal representation fairly and ethically.
Real estate closings in Atlanta involve various critical aspects, such as understanding title and insurance matters, ensuring a smooth process, and managing all contracts and legal documentation. Our Atlanta law firm is devoted to assisting you in these matters to guarantee a successful real estate closing.
Law firms offer extensive legal support for purchasing and selling real estate. At Hampton and Hampton, we focus on residential and commercial real estate issues, providing legal advice for all real estate contract dealings. Whether you are buying or selling, our lawyers are available to advocate for you, provide guidance, and deliver exceptional legal support during your real estate experience.