To find a lawyer, check with any friends or acquaintances who ve already run this gantlet. The Yellow Pages will contain lists of lawyers and their specialties, though the biggest and most colorful ad doesn t guarantee the best lawyer. Some state bar associations offer referral services. When picking an attorney, the buyer should keep in mind not only the cost, but also whether counsel can provide both real estate and construction advice. Many cities and towns have attorneys who specialize in residential construction.
Some states give a real estate specialist certification to qualified counsel.
Whomever you call, make sure that the real estate or construction law specialist has experience in the type of law you need. If the lawyer tells you about her experience handling passenger elevator installations, keep looking. Be an informed purchaser. Be realistic as to how much money and time you re willing to spend on building your new home. Most importantly, never make a decision to increase the size of the new home being built solely by looking at the foundation block layout.