Illinois Real Estate Transactions
If you are preparing to buy, sell or lease real estate in Illinois, we welcome you to contact the law offices of Sokol & Mazian in Orland Park.
Purchase, Sale, Lease, Conveyance of Residential and Commercial Property
Schedule a consultation with an Illinois real estate lawyer to learn about our real estate-related services. We are well equipped to walk you through the process of buying, selling, closing or leasing real estate such as the following:
- Single family residences
- Apartment complexes
- Commercial real estate
- Townhomes
- Condominiums
- Co-ops
Our years of experience and reputation for quality legal services have brought us repeat business and referrals. We have earned a reputation for handling clients' transactions smoothly and efficiently, with as little friction as possible. We work closely with realtors in a cooperative, non-adversarial manner.
Closing, Inspection, Title Action, Post-Closing Possession Agreements
Clients turn to Sokol & Mazian for information, guidance and assistance in real estate transactions:
- Making offers and counter offers
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating purchase and lease contracts
- Coordinating the transaction with real estate agents, loan officers, opposing counsel, title company examiners and closers
- Arranging for home inspections
- Contracting for home repairs
- Preparing and reviewing title transfer documents: the deed, revenue declarations, Bill of Sale, Affidavit of Title, and closing statements
- Procurement and review of the title commitment issues and liens
- Clearing title commitment objections, liens and encumbrances
- Attendance at closing, review and approval of RESPA settlement statement
- Preparation of post-closing possession agreements and real estate tax agreements
- Acting as escrow agent for real estate tax related issues
Commercial Real Estate: Leases and Sales
As Cook and Will County, Illinois, real estate lawyers, we handle commercial real estate leases and sales, facilitating communication with appropriate city departments, compliance with city ordinances, and review of environmental audits.
Conversion of Apartments to Condos
Owners and developers of condo conversions entrust the attorneys of Sokol & Mazian with all phases of the conversion process in real estate transactions including the following:
- Preparation of the Declaration of Condominium and Bylaws
- Review of structural engineering reports and surveyors' plat of survey
- Compliance with village ordinances and state condominium law
- Communication and correspondence with the title insurance company, real estate agents, mortgage lenders and landlords.
Learn how the law firm of Sokol & Mazian can assist you with residential or commercial real estate transactions in Illinois. Contact us by phone or e-mail.
