Real Estate Attorneys in Decatur, Alabama
Protecting your investment in your home or commercial property
Edwards, Belser & Smith represents individual homeowners, businesses, corporations, title companies, financial institutions, private lenders, developers, nonprofit organizations, mortgage brokers and real estate agents in residential and commercial real estate transactions. We also represent individual property owners in boundary line and title litigation. Our attorneys take a hands-on approach to client representation. We understand that real estate transactions and disputes are major legal undertakings. Our goal is to ensure that you get the best possible representation at cost-conscious legal rates.
Negotiating purchase or sale of residential or commercial properties
The sheer amount of money involved in the purchase or sale of a new home or investment property is enough to warrant hiring an attorney to protect your interests. Edward, Belser & Smith’s attorneys provide the experience and insight you need to secure your investment in residential or commercial properties. When you retain our legal services, we can conduct the due diligence needed to protect your legal rights and interests. We typically provide services including but not limited to:
- Obtaining clear title
- Handling financing and refinancing agreements
- Negotiating or renegotiating mortgage liens and loans
- Investigating ordinances related to new home construction
- Preparing lease-to-own contracts for some property sales
- Representing buyers or sellers at real estate closings
- And much more
Handling disputes regarding home improvement
There are many factors to consider when choosing to improve your home by adding another room or level. If you do not obtain the appropriate permissions and permits, your neighbors may be able to file a lawsuit against you. Our attorneys are skilled trial lawyers who can help you negotiate disputes relating to:
- Property boundaries
- Title restrictions
- Land use and zoning ordinances
- Easements and right-of-way
- Eminent domain and condemnation
- Partitioning households or sales for equitable division
