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When do you have to pay the real estate attorney?

Started by highend00
about 16 years ago
Posts: 85
Member since: Oct 2009
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They told me that I don't have to pay the real estate attorney if there is no closing, and that I should not pay him before closing in any case. It sounds strange to me, but anydoby knows if this is correct? Thank you
Response by LookPied
about 16 years ago
Posts: 256
Member since: Mar 2009

I paid 50% up front. The rest will be due at closing. I'm not exactly sure what would happen if we don't close, but I suspect since he reviewed the contract and negotiated, he would keep the up front money.

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Response by ichian01
about 16 years ago
Posts: 19
Member since: Sep 2008

I understood that it doesn't get paid until closing, which is what I did.

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Response by Lowndes
about 16 years ago
Posts: 22
Member since: Nov 2009

Well you and the attorney should agree to how he will be paid and what he would be paid up front.

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