San Diego California Real Estate Transactions Lawyer

California Real Estate Transactions Lawyers

At Samuel Spital and Associates, we specialize in residential as well as commercial real estate transactions, assisting with the process of buying and selling homes, condominiums, townhouses, apartments, buildings, land, and businesses. As your San Diego real estate attorneys, we also handle issues that relate to property ownership that arise "after" a sale.

For most of us, our home is the biggest single purchase we will ever make, and often our most valuable asset. Similarly, buying and selling commercial property or a business can involve a major life transaction. Buying and selling real estate is complicated, but employing a real estate attorney at Samuel Spital and Associates can make the process understandable. We explain the options and alternatives as well as protect your interests, ensuring the title to the property is clear, and we take care of any issues that may arise after the sale.

Our work often starts with the "purchase agreement" for the subject property, but we also focus on the preliminary negotiations as they are often relevant to the intent of the parties. As your San Diego real estate attorneys, we will draft an appropriate document for the buyer or review one prepared by a prospective seller, and ensure that appropriate clauses are included and contingencies covered. Most purchase agreements will be contingent on the buyer's ability to obtain a mortgage (loan) at or below a certain interest rate, an inspection or an appraisal of the property that supports a value equal to or exceeding the proposed sale price.

Once the purchase agreement is signed, we are available to take the steps necessary to proceed with a closing, such as:

Obtain a title search or title insurance binder, review the status of the title, and require the seller to correct any defects in the title;
Prepare or review the deed, any mortgage, other closing documents and any necessary bill of sale to cover personal property included in the sale;
Advise buyers regarding the proper form in which to take title (joint tenancy, tenancy in common, etc.) and how this decision will affect them in the future; and
Address issues that are not covered by title insurance or a title examination, such as zoning ordinances; other land-use restrictions; and liens, including water, sewer and special assessment liens; and, building integrity, structural and geological issues.

At the closing, as your San Diego Real Estate Lawyers, we will review and explain the various documents involved and make sure that all steps are taken to fulfill the intent of the parties as expressed in the purchase agreement. Most importantly, we will make sure all of the steps necessary for the buyer to obtain clear, marketable title are taken, including the recording of the deed and other necessary documents.

For more information about our services and your closing, contact our San Diego law office today.

Samuel Spital & Associates
8880 Rio San Diego Drive
Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92108-1642
Telephone: 619-583-0350
Fax: 619-583-1850
Call 7 days a week at any hour or send an e-mail now.