Hall & Sullivan provides commercial and residential clients with representation thought all types of transactions including the purchase, sale and financing of real estate. Our team has the knowledge and experience to counsel clients facing any issue that may arise during a transaction, simple and extraordinary alike. We also frequently handle land use permitting and real estate development matters.
We provide counsel on matters pertaining to:
Buyers of Real Estate
Whether you are a first time home buyer or a seasoned real estate developer, it is imperative that your interests be protected when purchasing real estate. Hall & Sullivan counsels buyers throughout the entire process from offers to purchase through closing. We offer our clients step-by-step guidance, seeking to simplify the procurement of what is, most likely, one of your most significant assets.
The services that we offer buyers of real estate include (i) review and advise on offer to purchase terms; (ii) draft/negotiate purchase and sale agreement as well as address any incidental issues arising therefrom; (iii) examine and address any title issues; (iv) advise on ways to hold title to real estate; (v) certify title; (vi) act as settlement agent for transaction; (vii) prepare closing documents; (viii) conduct sale/finance closing; (iix) record deed; and (ix) issue title insurance, if necessary.
Sellers of Real Estate
Hall & Sullivan has counseled countless landowners in the sale of real estate. Our team works with sellers to ensure that their interests are protected throughout the entire closing process. We are prepared to address any issue that may arise and will keep you informed of exactly what is happening along the way. In addition, we make it a priority to accommodate your schedule and, if you do not wish to attend the closing personally, we will attend the closing on your behalf via Power of Attorney.
The services we offer sellers of real estate include (i) review offer to purchase terms; (ii) draft/negotiate purchase and sale agreement as well as address any incidental issues arising therefrom; (iii) address/clear any title issues raised by the buyer; (iv) prepare the deed to transfer title to buyer; (v) representation at closing (via Power of Attorney, if requested).
Lenders
We work with mortgage lenders of all sizes on the local and national level, aiming to provide high-level, dependable and consistent service. Hall & Sullivan prides itself on being a responsive partner, maintaining an open line of communication with our lenders and mortgage brokers at all times. We are committed to fostering long-term relationships with lenders and take seriously our commitment to protect their interests as well as the borrower.
Lenders depend on us to (i) coordinate pre-closing due diligence; (ii) examine and address any title issues; (iii) issue title insurance policies; (iv) certify title; (v) certify title; (vi) act as settlement agent for transaction; (vii) prepare closing documents; and (viii) conduct sale/finance closing.
Permitting, Zoning & Development
Hall & Sullivan counsels clients before a variety of municipal and state authorities, including planning and zoning boards, conservation commissions, boards of health, city councils, and boards of selectmen. We offer services in connection with subdivision plans, conversions, variances and an assortment of other approvals required by our real estate development clients in order to complete their projects.
We are focused on managing this often-complex process in a manner that helps our clients reach the best possible outcome that furthers their goals to the fullest extent possible. To do this, we always propose a range of feasible and cost effective options for a course of action at the outset of representation.
Our office represents clients facing a wide variety disputes involving real estate, including boundary disputes, encroachments, quiet title actions and adverse possession claims. We offer steadfast representation and take time to ensure our clients are intelligently informed of all developments as they occur. Hall & Sullivan is prepared to help its clients pursue all potential remedies, including court involvement, where necessary.