Top Augusta, ME Residential Real Estate Lawyers Near You
136 State Street, 2nd Floor, Augusta, ME 04330
146 Capitol St., PO Box 5057, Augusta, ME 04332
77 Sewall St Suite 3000, PO Box 5249, Augusta, ME 04332
45 Memorial Circle, PO Box 5307, Augusta, ME 04332
77 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330
45 Memorial Circle, Augusta, ME 04332
82 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330
PO Box 58 Monmouth, Monmouth, ME 04259
We found a limited number of Residential Real Estate law firms in Augusta. Below are some of the closest additional firms.
472 Main St, Lewiston, ME 04240
113 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240
86 Lisbon St., PO Box 1081, Lewiston, ME 04243
100 Lisbon St, PO Box 7230, Lewiston, ME 04243
75 Park St, PO Box 891, Lewiston, ME 04243
500 Canal St, Lewiston, ME 04240
872 Washington Street, PO Box 662, Bath, ME 04530
Augusta Residential Real Estate Information
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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?
In a real estate transaction like the sale of a house, a “contingency” clause in the contract acts as a way to cancel the contract if a certain event were to happen. For instance, if you make an offer and the seller accepts it, you may negotiate a contingency that accounts for a poor housing inspection allowing you to back out of the deal. If you need to sell your home as well, you could negotiate a contingency that allows you to back out of buying the new home if you can’t sell your current one.
What Is a Short Sale?
A short sale is when the seller is selling the property for less than is owed on the mortgage. This could be a bank that repossessed the home in a foreclosure. In this case, the bank would sell the house, essentially hoping to get someone to buy the house, and the bank will forgive the difference that remains on the original mortgage. A short sale often presents a good opportunity to the right buyer who needs to save a bit of money.
Do I Need a Real Estate Lawyer or a Real Estate Broker?
A broker (also known as an agent or realtor) represents people in the home buying or selling process. But they may not be as experienced when it comes to contract negotiations as a real estate lawyer. While you may not need a real estate lawyer for your home sale, they can help you deal with any unexpected roadblocks to the sale process. Some states also require a real estate attorney for any contract signings. If you are unsure, you could schedule a consultation.