Real Estate Transactions
- Residential or Commercial
- Buyer and Seller Closings
- Specialize in assisting First time home buyers and Sellers
- Specialize in New Construction Condominiums; Rehabs; Single Family Homes; and Town houses.
- For Sale By Owners (FSBO)
- Foreclosures
- Prepare all types of Deeds
Buyers:
- Review of Contract Prior to Signing or Post-Signing if the contract contains an attorney modification period.
- If you do not have a real estate agent, our office can also draft your contract offer for you for a nominal fee.
- Negotiate agreed terms during Attorney Approval period
- Help resolve issues with the seller and/or seller’s attorney
- Communicate and negotiate repair issues related by your home inspector.
- Explain contract contingencies, if any, and monitor deadlines to make sure those contingencies are met
- Explain mortgage financing options
- Verify and explain tax prorations and other closing figures
- Attend the closing to ensure compliance with the contract and to review the loan documents to verify compliance with your loan agreement
- After the closing, review the recorded deed and the final title insurance policy for accuracy
Sellers:
- Review Listing Contract before signing with an Agent.
- Review of Contract prior to acceptance and after acceptance has been made.
- If Seller is unable to attend Closing, our office can prepare a Power of Attorney to accommodate our Sellers.
- Order the title commitment and review and advice about potential title issues (if any).
- Order the survey (if one is required) for the property and review same.
- Prepare all documents needed for closing, such as the warranty/special warranty deed, bill of sale, affidavit of title, state, county and city transfer declarations, the closing statement. If the property is a condo, we will assist you in obtaining a paid assessment letter, waiver of right of first refusal, and certificate of insurance, city of Chicago Water Certification and Chicago Zoning Certificate (if property requires).
- Coordinate the closing between the title insurance company, the buyer and their attorney, and the real estate broker. Since Attorney Taylor is a Member of the Chicago Title Insurance Company, the closing will take place at one of their offices.
B. Shamina Allie Taylor, law firm represents clients in the Chicago area, including DuPage County, Lake County and Cook County and the communities of Arlington Heights, Wheeling, Rolling Meadows, Buffalo Grove, Palatine, Barrington, Schaumburg, Streamwood, Inverness, Hanover Park, Lake Zurich, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Schiller Park, Roselle, Itasca, Wooddale, Elk Grove Village, Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Bartlett and Hoffman Estates.
Please note, we do not charge any fees until closing and we encourage all prospective clients to call for a free consultation (773)991-6111. We also offer have a Special First time home Buyers and Sellers incentive.
Disclaimer: This website is designed for general information only. Information on this website is not to be taken as legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.