I work as a lawyer…

The internet has changed everything, including real estate. Anyone can search the listings, and online tools help you figure out value. But making an offer (i.e. "the paperwork")? It's tough to do by yourself. It's what lawyers provide: Legal services.

Or maybe you and the seller found each other before the home even hit the market. Nobody needs a real estate agent at that point, you just need a contract.

Lawyer services:

• Drafting and negotiation of a purchase and sale agreement.

• Counsel and assistance with due diligence.

• Coordination with escrow and title company.

• Review of title report and closing documents.

• Answers to all questions (including those specific to your interests).

Best Option if… You don’t know or hardly know the seller, or simply want the protection of a lawyer.

or transaction facilitator.

If you’re buying from a friend (or maybe the landlord, or your folks) there is likely a lot of trust between you and the seller. You may not feel comfortable “lawyering up.”

But you still need the paperwork — and I can still assist. I work as a neutral third party to draft the contract you need to make the sale happen.

Transaction facilitator services:

• Forms required for sale (e.g. contract forms, Seller Disclosure Statement, etc.).

• Drafting of a purchase and sale agreement based on instructions from all parties.

• Coordination with escrow and title company.

• Answers to questions about the process.

Best Option if… You are close to and trust the seller, and you don’t want the protection of a lawyer.

Either way, my fees:

$3000 NWMLS Market Offer

Offer using Northwest Multiple Listing Service forms.

• $1000 up front.

• $1000 due if offer is accepted.

• $1000 due at closing.

• (Another offer, another $750 up front.)

$2400 Standard Offer

Offer using my standard real estate forms.

• $800 due up front.

• $800 due if offer is accepted.

• $800 due at closing.

…or Hourly

I am also happy to work at my hourly rate.