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Whalen Montalvo

Greenville Residential Real Estate Closing Attorney

The exchange of real estate is a complex process. Protecting your best interests is vital when purchasing, selling, or refinancing a home.

One small detail can derail your real estate closing. A Greenville residential real estate closing attorney can help you navigate the final steps of your real estate transaction.

Greenville Residential Real Estate Closings

It is a complex last step in the purchase process.

For those new to the process, a real estate closing can cause feelings of anxiety and stress. Even those with prior closing experience can feel overwhelmed by new rules, laws, and regulations.

Homebuyers and sellers tend to focus on other steps in the real estate process, like preparing to move and relocate. Another primary focus of most real estate transactions is the selling price.

Closing costs are associated with a mortgage and typically do not include your down payment. The costs cover such fees as title searches and home appraisals. Payment regarding closing costs is sometimes negotiable.

Some closings, particularly ones involving a home builder, may include an attorney for the seller. As a buyer, you have a right to use an experienced real estate closing attorney of your choice.

Do not feel pressured to accept the other party’s attorney as your representation. Instead, protect your best interests by contacting a member of the Whalen Montalvo Attorneys at Law team today.

Why Choose Whalen Montalvo for Your Greenville Closing

Protecting your interests now can prevent problems later.

As Greenville attorneys James Whalen and Eric Montalvo understand, purchasing a new home is an important life step for many Greenville residents or newcomers. Whether you are upsizing or downsizing, we have the experience to help alleviate your real estate closing stress.

Attorney James Whalen is a Greenville, South Carolina, native who brings federal government experience to his cases. He brings his experience from his work at the Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C., to real estate closings in his hometown.

Attorney Eric Montalvo is a United States Marine Corps veteran with 20 years of career leadership experience. Eric takes great pride in his military experience as a judge advocate.

James and Eric know Greenville and its outlying areas. Purchasing a home with the region is less stressful when either represents you at closing.

The purchase price of any residential property is a lot of money. Protecting your interests in a real estate transaction is where Whalen Montalvo Attorneys at Law can help you. A free case consultation can help you learn more about James and Eric and how either can help you get closer to sealing your real estate deal.

How We Help Greenville Buyers and Sellers

We carefully inspect and prepare closing documents.

At Whalen Montalvo Attorneys at Law, we help Greenville buyers and sellers by managing their real estate closing. We adhere to the guidelines provided by the South Carolina courts.

The following list contains a few examples of the details we cover while dealing with residential real estate closings:

  • Identify any conflicts of interest
  • Review sales contract
  • Collect survey, inspections, title, and insurance documents
  • Review and prepare loan documents for closing
  • Explain the closing process to the buyer
  • Collect closing fees and disburse as necessary
  • Prepare final title update.

Title insurance and other necessary insurance are a part of closing. Your attorney can review your documents to ensure all required types of insurance coverage are present.

The closing process gets you one step closer to home ownership. While not an immediate process, it demands skillful South Carolina real estate law knowledge. Real estate closings are a large part of what we do at Whalen Montalvo Attorneys at Law. No matter where you are in the buying process, we are happy to assist you with the intricate details of your closing.

Anything can happen at a residential real estate closing. One missing document can derail or delay your home ownership. Prevent unpleasant surprises by contacting Whalen Montalvo Attorneys at Law today for help with your future closing.

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Real Estate Closing FAQs

Homebuyers often have many questions about the closing process. A Greenville residential real estate closing attorney answers frequently asked questions:

When does the real estate closing process begin?

The closing process typically begins after your attorney conducts a title search. A title search is vital for ensuring there are no claims or liens against the property.

How long does a Greenville real estate closing take?

The length of your real estate closing depends upon various factors, such as the property, purchase price, mortgage process, and other details. A residential real estate attorney can explain where your closing stands timewise.

When should I contact a Greenville real estate attorney?

The sooner you contact a Greenville real estate attorney, the better. A closing can approach quickly, making it essential that your attorney has time to prepare for it.

What documents do I need for my real estate closing?

A Greenville residential real estate attorney can inform you what documents they need for your closing—providing crucial documents to your attorney before the closing is vital for preventing a delay.

A residential real estate closing is generally an emotional time. Protect your rights at closing, whether you are purchasing your dream home or parting with a special place. A Greenville residential real estate closing attorney can answer your closing questions.

Whalen Montalvo Attorneys at Law

Helping Greenville Home Buyers Close on Their Chosen Property

A residential real estate transaction can consume your thoughts. Whether you are moving a long or short distance, downsizing or expanding, the closing process is an integral part of your journey. A real estate purchase decision is not one to take lightly. It is an investment of time, energy, and financial resources. You have come too far in the process to suffer an unfair or preventable delay.

From the moment you call to your first visit, you will find the team at Whalen Montalvo Attorneys at Law friendly and confident. Their calm demeanor and vast real estate knowledge will place you at ease about the legal process.

A real estate closing is a crucial part of the transaction process. There is no official exchange of keys to a property until a closing is complete. Do not risk your chance of a smooth transfer without help from a member of our team.

James Whalen and Eric Montalvo proudly call Greenville home and welcome others who decide to make Greenville their home, too. As highly experienced and caring attorneys, James and Eric bring strong real estate closing skills.

Contact Us Today

Get help with your Greenville residential real estate closing by scheduling a free case consultation with our office. This no-obligation consultation helps us learn more about your upcoming transaction and enables you to learn more about us.

Greenville and the surrounding region are a beautiful and friendly place to call home. If you are contemplating or moving forward with a residential real estate transaction, let us help you.

Contact Whalen Montalvo Attorneys at Law by calling us at (864) 770-7710 today. We will carefully listen to your concerns and answer any questions you may have.

James M. Whalen

I grew up right here in Greenville, South Carolina. Following highschool, I attended Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, where I was an NCAA Scholar-Athlete for the Rhodes Lynx soccer program.

I completed my law degree at University of South Carolina School of Law, where I was on the mock trial team and an editor for the Journal of Law and Education. Following graduation, I served as a judicial law clerk for Senior Judge Robert H. Hodges, Jr. on the Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C. My experience in D.C. trial courts solidified my desire to become a trial lawyer.
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