Plano Real Estate Attorney

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Plano Real Estate Attorney
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Table of contents

• What To Look For When Hiring A Real Estate
  Attorney
• How long has the attorney been practicing?
• Where did the attorney go to law school?
• Has the attorney handled cases similar to yours?
• Does the attorney have references?
• Will they be using any other attorneys to work on
  your case?
• How much will the attorney charge?

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Introduction

• Those who understand real estate law are able to
  navigate (or circumvent) the intricacies and
  nuances which govern it. These people are often
  able to make these laws work for them, and use
  their understanding to service their ends. But
  for the average person, real estate law is more
  like a riddle written in ancient Greek than it is
  a modern language explaining common-sense laws.
  And one can quickly and easily find themselves on
  the wrong end of a confusing legal system.

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• In terms of bizarre real estate laws, Texas is
  certainly high on the list of offenders. And that
  makes sense. Of the more than 500,000 households
  within the state, close to fifty percent own the
  home in which they reside. And generally, the law
  is almost always on the side of the buyer. For
  example, anything and everything in the home or
  on the property at the time of showing becomes
  the property of the buyer. This includes
  everything from your pots and pans, to leftover
  lasagna, to above ground pools and cars in the
  driveway.

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• So when a buyer asks does that come with the
  house?, the answer is always yes. This means
  that a sellers home needs to be completely empty
  as soon as it goes on the market. Therefore, the
  seller is highly motivated to close the deal as
  quickly as possible. Talk about a buyers market!
  (But dont worry about leaving your booze behind.
  Taking more than three sips of beer while
  standing is illegal in Texas...)

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• If you are currently living or planning to live,
  or if you have any other real estate interests
  within the town of Plano, you are subject to the
  same peculiar laws which govern the rest of the
  state. If you happen to find yourself on the
  wrong side of a tricky real estate situation,
  believe me when I tell you that youre not the
  first. But have heart because there is help
  available!

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What To Look For When Hiring A Real Estate
Attorney
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How long has the attorney been practicing?

• There is no substitute for experience. This is
  especially true when it comes to real estate
  lawyers. This is why it is important to know how
  long your advocate has been litigating. Real
  estate dealings can often be incredibly
  confusing, so youll definitely want someone who
  knows the lay of the land. Just keep in mind, the
  more experience an attorney has, the higher their
  price tag tends to be.

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Where did the attorney go to law school?

• This one is important for a few reasons. For
  starters, youll want to be sure that the school
  they attended is actually accredited. But even
  more important than that is their knowledge of
  state-specific laws. Every state in the country
  is governed by a unique set of laws. And just
  because a lawyer is on top of it in New Mexico,
  doesnt mean they are truly qualified in Texas.

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Has the attorney handled cases similar to yours?

• Again, real estate law is complex, and every
  situation is different. When you are evaluating
  an attorney, youll want to be sure that they
  have experience dealing with situations similar
  to the one you are presently facing.

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Does the attorney have references?

• Most attorneys are proud of the cases they have
  won, and the things they have accomplished for
  their clients. And any lawyer worth their salt
  will be all too eager to share the stories of
  their many victories. If you are evaluating an
  attorney and they dont have any references,
  there is probably a reason.

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Will they be using any other attorneys to work on
your case?

• It is vital that you trust your attorney. And in
  order to cultivate that trust, you have to
  develop a degree of comfortability with them. If
  they intend on bringing in a team to handle your
  case, that is more attorneys youll need to
  become familiar with. Oh, and youll also need to
  evaluate them, as well.

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How much will the attorney charge?

• For most people, this one is often the most
  important factor when choosing an attorney. Your
  lawyer should be able to provide you with a
  pretty accurate estimate as to how much the
  process will cost. And they should also be able
  to identify where every dollar you pay them is
  going. If they arent willing to disclose this
  information, you may want to look elsewhere.

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• The Plano Bar Association is a tremendously
  valuable resource for anyone trying to navigate
  the legal system in Plano, TX. And, like most
  people, if you find yourself facing a lengthy
  legal battle, you may not have the financial
  resources required to make it to the other side.
  They specialize in helping low or even no-income
  families get connected with the legal help they
  need to get through their difficult times.

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Contact local attorney

• The Law Office of Dan Martens - Dallas TX

• The Law Office of Dan Martens - Plano TX

• Address 17101 PRESTON RD STE 160, DALLAS, TX
  75248-1369
• Phone [phone]
• Website https//danielmartens.com/

• Address 5600 TENNYSON PKWY STE 382, PLANO, TX,
  75024-4067
• Phone [phone]