Step-by-step real estate transactions

When buying a home, no one wants an unwelcome surprise during the home inspection or financing process. Whether you’re already working in real estate or looking to get started, A Real Estate Road Trip: Navigating Roadblocks in a Real Estate Transaction will teach you how to navigate each step of a real estate transaction, so you can confidently guide your clients to closing with minimal disruptions.

Know your role

First things first, it’s important to know what your role is in the real estate transaction as an attorney. Learn what your duties and obligations are and how they may differ from an agent’s. Plus, better understand the duties and disclosure obligations of the buyers’ agent and how they differ from the sellers’.

Inspections are key

Your clients have found their dream home, but before they close, they want the confidence that only a home inspector can provide. Review Wisconsin’s laws regarding home inspector licensing requirements and qualifications. Also, find out some common home inspection pitfalls, so you can help your clients know their options in the event of unexpected discoveries.

Show me the money

Financing options can vary from person to person and property to property. Discover the alternative loan sources available to your clients as well as how to structure or bypass the financial contingency.

Close the deal

Closing day is exciting for you and your clients. Hear directly from an expert on closings—with special attention paid to reviewing the title commitment and removing exceptions—so you can confidently guide your clients through closing.