In many cases, you don’t need a survey. In Connecticut, most property has been bought and sold many times and the property lines are well-established, well-known and well-documented within town land records. But if there’s a need for a survey, surveyors are plentiful and we can direct you to a local surveyor who can perform […]

This is a common question and the simple answer is ,realtors are paid a commission based on the selling price of the property unless a separate arrangement is reached. So what that means is on the day of closing, the closing attorney is going to hold out a fee equal to the commission due to the […]

A seller has to pay off any existing mortgages on the real estate and a buyer needs to know that it’s been paid off so that he or she is getting clear title. We, as attorneys, make sure that this happens. We identify who holds mortgages on your property or who may have a lien on […]

People often ask “Do I have to be out of my property on the day of closing?” and generally the answer is yes. When someone buys a piece of property, they’re entitled to immediate occupancy. Now, there are exemptions to the rule and those are the kinds of things that are normally negotiated as part […]

A seller, when they’re ready to sell a piece of property, has to be able to convey a good, clear title to their property. This is their biggest obligation in connection with the sale. That means paying off if there are any mortgages, liens if there are any have to be paid, any outstanding assessments. […]