Real estate closings
Buying or selling a home, land or commercial building. In New York, an attorney usually handles the contract and the closing. We make it smooth.
In plain English
- Residential: houses, condos, land and 1 to 3 family homes.
- Commercial: buildings with 4 or more units, mixed-use property and zoned land.
- Land use: zoning and planning boards, site plans, subdivisions, variances and conditional use permits in Port Jervis, Deerpark, Highland, Tusten and nearby towns.
Is this you?
Step by step
Accepted offer
Call us as soon as you have a deal. Your agent can too.
Contract
We draft or review it and negotiate the terms that protect you.
Title and mortgage
Title search, survey and lender commitment.
Clear to close
We resolve title issues and prepare closing papers and numbers.
Closing and after
Sign, hand over keys, and record the deed.
Bring what you have
- Accepted offer and agent contact
- Lender and loan officer contact (buyers)
- Your deed, survey and title policy (sellers)
- Mortgage payoff details (sellers)
- Recent tax bills
- Permits or certificates of occupancy for work done
Missing something? Come anyway. Full printable checklist
What affects the cost
Your fee is confirmed in writing before work starts. Court, filing and recording fees are separate and listed up front. How fees work
What’s included
Home Purchase
Buyers of a house, condo, land or 1 to 3 family home.
- Contract review and negotiation
- Title and survey review
- Coordination with lender and agents
- Closing at our office or yours
- Deed and mortgage recording
Quoted when you callTitle, recording and lender fees are separate
Home Sale
Sellers in New York who need the contract and closing handled.
- Contract preparation
- Clearing title issues and liens
- Mortgage payoff coordination
- Transfer tax forms and deed
- Closing and follow-up
Quoted when you callTransfer taxes and payoffs are separate
Common questions
Do I need an attorney to buy a house in New York?
It’s the common practice here. Your attorney reviews the contract, title and closing documents to protect you.
How long does a closing take?
Often 30 days for cash and around 60 days with a mortgage. Title issues can add time.
Can I sign from out of state?
Often yes. Ask us about signing options.
Does the other side have a lawyer too?
Usually, yes. In New York, buyers and sellers each typically have their own attorney.
Ready when you are.
Call the office or send a short request. Someone from our Port Jervis office will get back to you.