{"id":5079,"date":"2023-11-21T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=5079"},"modified":"2025-12-01T01:54:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T09:54:04","slug":"house-closing-attorney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/house-closing-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Closing Attorney Shields Your Home Sale From Legal Trouble"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s closing time and the pressure\u2019s on. Even with a rock-solid offer in hand, the hard part of your home sale is yet to come. According to the National Association of Realtors, unexpected obstacles that crop up before closing delay 13% of home sales<\/a>, and the thorniest issues may call for legal expertise beyond what your real estate agent can provide.<\/p>\n

Before the ink dries on your contract, every little detail must be in perfect order, or you could get embroiled in a lawsuit down the line.<\/p>\n

Cue the closing attorney.<\/p>\n

While your real estate agent organizes the deal, your closing attorney acts as an extra pair of eyes to protect you and your assets at the time of closing \u2014 and long after the deal is done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Top real estate agents and practicing attorneys who\u2019ve witnessed legal nightmares unfold at closing agree: sellers should lawyer up. Here\u2019s how you can take full advantage of the services your closing attorney has to offer.<\/p>\n

Disclaimer: Information in this article is meant to be used for educational purposes only and not to be taken as legal advice. HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to a legal advisor concerning your own situation.<\/em><\/p>\n

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