When you are buying or selling commercial real estate, you should work with a commercial real estate broker and a commercial real estate attorney. Each plays a different role in the purchase and sale of commercial real estate. A commercial real estate broker brings the buyer and seller together to make the deal. The real estate attorney reviews and prepares legal documents, and gives you legal advice. An attorney can also help you with negotiations and due diligence on the property. Both the broker and the attorney represent you, and they work together to make sure that the closing goes smoothly.
Using both a broker and an attorney is to your benefit. While you can buy and sell commercial property on your own, it would take longer to find a property without a broker, and you could end up in litigation if you don't have an attorney looking out for your interests. Buying and selling commercial real estate is complicated. There are a number of things that can go wrong. Legal issues can arise under the contract, disputes and misunderstandings can occur,or there may be something wrong with the condition of the property, etc. Here are some more reasons why you should work with both a broker and an attorney:
Commercial real estate broker:
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The real estate attorney is looking out for your legal interests, while the real estate broker is trying to negotiate the best deal for you.An attorney is knowledgeable about the real estate laws, and can represent you in a lawsuit, prepare legal documents and negotiate complicated legal issues on your behalf.
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