Joliet, Will County Real Estate Closing Lawyer

Illinois Real Estate Transactions

If you are preparing to buy, sell or lease real estate in Illinois, we welcome you to contact our law offices. We can help you with a purchase, sale or lease of a residential or commercial property.

Schedule a consultation with an Illinois real estate lawyer to learn about your real estate options. We can help walk you through the process of buying, selling, closing or leasing real estate such as the following:

  • Single family homes / residences
  • Apartment complexes
  • Commercial real estate
  • Townhomes
  • Condominiums
  • Co-ops

Let our years of experience work for you. We can help you handle your transaction smoothly and efficiently, with as little friction as possible.

We offer legal guidance and assistance in real estate transactions such as:

  • Acting as escrow agent for real estate tax related issues
  • Arranging for home inspections
  • Attendance at closing, review and approval of RESPA settlement statement
  • Clearing title commitment objections, liens and encumbrances
  • Contracting for home repairs
  • Coordinating the transaction with real estate agents, loan officers, opposing counsel, title company examiners and closers
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating purchase and lease contracts
  • Making offers and counter offers
  • Preparation of post-closing possession agreements and real estate tax agreements
  • Preparing and reviewing title transfer documents: the deed, revenue declarations, Bill of Sale, Affidavit of Title, and closing statements
  • Procurement and review of the title commitment issues and liens

As a Will County, Illinois, real estate attorney we handle commercial real estate leases and sales, facilitating communication with appropriate city departments, compliance with city ordinances, and review of environmental audits.

Learn how attorney Ronald D. Cummings can assist you with residential or commercial real estate transactions in Illinois. Please contact us by phone or text.