Representing Sellers and Buyers of Homes and Other Real Estate

Wills, Trusts, Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Other Estate Planning

Law Offices of James B. Spina, Ltd.

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Serving the Chicago Metropolitan Area since 1979

 
 


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BEWARE OF THE "ATTORNEYS' APPROVAL"

CLAUSE IN YOUR REAL ESTATE CONTRACT
 

Many real estate contracts contain a clause that permits your attorney to make changes after you have signed.  It is best to get legal advice first.

Usually, your attorney’s request for changes to the contract under the Attorneys’ Approval section constitutes a counteroffer.  That means that you may no longer have a valid contract as soon as your attorney asks for a change.  If no valid contract exists, the other party could change his mind about the transaction, or try to change other important obligations that you have already agreed upon.  If no valid contract exists, everything could be open to negotiation again.  The other party could ask for all kinds of changes, or even decide not to buy or sell.

By making any necessary changes before you sign, you can reduce the risk of reopening your contract.  At the Law Offices of James B. Spina, Ltd., we can usually review your contract the same business day — sometimes within just a few hours. 

Buying a home is probably the biggest investment that you will ever make.  Be careful.


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