Buying a house can be really stressful, but working with a good solicitor should take some of the weight off your shoulders. This short guide aims to explain three things you should look for when choosing a real estate solicitor.
Familiarity With Your Situation
If you want your solicitor to be able to effectively help you in the house-buying process, it's important that they have the necessary expertise and experience to do so. If your transaction is relatively simple, there will be a lot of real estate solicitors who can help you, but if your transaction is a little more complicated, you should find a specialist. For example, ABC News explains how shared ownership is becoming more popular in Australia. This will make your paperwork more complicated, so it is best to find a solicitor who is familiar with the rules. The same applies if you are selling a home, trying to buy a house very quickly or have any personal circumstances that complicate your case. If you're not sure, explain your situation to a few solicitors and see how receptive and knowledgeable they seem.
A Friendly, Helpful Attitude
Purchasing a house can be a stressful, overwhelming experience with so much to consider, as well as a lot of legal and financial terminology that can be hard to define. Therefore, you need a solicitor who can guide you through the entire process from start to finish, explaining things to you as you go. Speak to any solicitors you are considering, see how quickly they respond to queries and think about how talking to them made you feel. You should feel more confident and knowledgeable about the process after talking to a solicitor. Don't feel afraid to ask questions.
Prices That Suit You
Hiring a solicitor is never going to be cheap, but it is an essential part of buying a home. Think Conveyancing explains that the average cost of hiring a solicitor is between about $870-$1,900, but it can vary depending on where you are located, the value of your new home and the complexity of the transaction. A lot of the quotes you will get will be pretty similar, but there will be some variation, and you can also look at what you get for your money. For example, some solicitors offer fixed quotes that won't change if the sale drags out for a long time, and some offer face-to-face support as well as email support. Think about your budget and try hard to get the most for your money.
By looking at the expertise and prices of your potential solicitors, as well as thinking about how friendly and informative they are, you will be able to choose the right solicitor for you, thereby making the house-buying process easier for you.
