This process may be complicated and full of risks, both legally and financially, and prospective purchasers should seek the advice of an experienced real estate settlement attorney. For the best protection, the purchasers should hire an attorney from the very beginning, preferably before entering into a contract of purchase. If you decide to use a title company as settlement agent, the individual conducting the settlement will usually not be an attorney, and in any event that individual will not be looking after your best interests and will not be able to give you any legal advice or explain any of the legal documents. Accordingly, if for some reason you do select a title company instead of a settlement attorney to act as settlement agent, it is important that you hire your own attorney to represent you at your settlement. This website provides general information only.
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