real estate lawyer also known as a real estate attorney specializes in real estate transactions and has many responsibilities including:
Drafting legal documents: Preparing legal documents for real estate transactions such as leases mortgages and title documents
Reviewing documents: Reviewing documents for errors or omissions and advising clients on any issues
Attending closings: Attending the closing to ensure the transfer of the title is legal and in the clients best interest
Representing clients: Representing clients in real estate transactions such as helping with foreclosures resolving disputes or litigating land use laws
Interpreting laws: Interpreting real estate laws rulings and regulations
Assessing risk: Assessing legal risk in real estate documentation and court filings
Ensuring compliance: Ensuring compliance with registration requirements and facilitating the registration process
Real estate lawyers need to have strong communication negotiation analytical and investigative skills. They also need to stay up to date with legal developments through networking and continuous education.
To become a real estate lawyer you need to: Earn a bachelors degree Pass the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) Attend law school and Pass the bar exam.
meeting with clients virtually or during sales visits. demonstrating and presenting products. establishing new business. maintaining accurate records. attending trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings. reviewing sales performance. negotiating contracts and packages.
Education
Graduation