REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Lenders, buyers, sellers, borrowers, REO companies and others hire us for our specialization in:
Residential Conveyance
We represent lenders, consumers, buyer, and sellers at residential real estate closings in Massachusetts, Florida, and throughout the US.
Commercial Conveyance
As a full-service closing company owned by attorneys, we handle any zoning, land use or title matters that arise in commercial real estate transactions.
Purchase and Sale (P&S) Agreements
We represent buyers and sellers in all phases of the real estate transaction, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating and executing P&S agreements.
Refinance Transactions
We have established an unparalleled record of success handling real estate refinancing that helps reduce debt and monthly payments.
Title Issue Resolution
We have significant experience handling complex title issues involving missing land, missing ownership interests, and tax liens.
Title Examinations
We provide a 24- to 48-hour turnaround on title examinations and are able to resolve most problems that become apparent during the title examination.
Condominium Conversions
We work with clients during all phases of conversion, inc: filing the master deed, working with architects and engineers, developing budgets and drafting contracts for the sale of the units.
Real Estate Owned (REO) Services
We perform title examinations, obtain clean title, prepare closing documents and negotiate P&S agreements for REO properties.
WE STRIVE TO MAKE THE PROCESS EASY. HERE’S HOW OUR PROCESS WORKS:
The Buying Process
Real estate purchases are complex by design. Each transaction has its unique characteristics and there are laws and guidelines around them to protect you as the buyer.
Your real estate attorney’s role involves a number of critical tasks to ensure the process moves quickly and efficiently, while keeping your best interests in mind and informing you of your rights and obligations associated with the purchase.
In a typical transaction, your attorney will facilitate the following items:
• Review and help you fully understand the Purchase and Sale Agreement
• When applicable, review condominium and budget documents
• Complete a title search to check for liens, easements or other issues that could disrupt, delay or prevent the transaction from closing
• Prepare, review and record all legal documents
• Review the terms of the promissory note, mortgage and all other lender documents
• Review each line item requiring your signature
• Attend the closing to ensure all paperwork is complete
• Facilitate title insurance protection
• Provide legal advice in the event of a conflict or dispute with the seller
In most instances, it is in the buyer’s interests to have Crowley & Cummings perform the loan closing or act as escrow agent in the case of a cash buyer.
At Crowley & Cummings, we believe in making your home buying transaction simple and easy. Our experienced attorneys are exceptional at minimizing the stress associated with your new home purchase by deftly handling issues related to title searches, documentation and insurance.
Give us a call at 781-251-0540 to set up a consultation.
The Selling Process
An organized, diligent seller’s attorney can identify discrepancies and omissions in documents that could impede the sale of your home. Errors in dates and missing signatures are small issues that can lead to long delays.
Our trusted real estate attorneys help you get your house sold by offering the following services:
• Negotiate the terms and create the draft of the Purchase and Sale agreement
• Prepare the deed and other required documents
• Review and clear issues related to the title search
• Provide power of attorney so the seller does not have to attend the closing
• Ensure the real estate agent has facilitated smoke detector inspection as well as the final readings of water, sewer and oil meters
• Attend the closing, including under Power of Attorney, and represent the seller
A home sale involves a number of variables that rely on the timing of the closing. Your new home may require a moving company, painters, contractors and various deliveries. Canceling or postponing them will surely incur unwanted expenses. At Crowley & Cummings, our attorneys make sure your home sale closes and your life stays on schedule.
Ready to get started? Call us today at 781-251-0540.
The Lending Process
Lenders across New England and Florida rely on Crowley and Cummings to provide timely and accurate real estate counsel and documentation. Our reputation for clearly communicating between the parties, real estate agents, and the lender representatives adds value to both sides of the transaction. For a smoother process, we can help by advising and representing the buyer as well.
We provide representation to mortgage companies, banks, credit unions and private lenders for all legal issues concerning your real estate needs.
Our experienced team of attorneys, paralegals, title examiners and other support staff is ready to help at any stage of your real estate transaction, including title insurance, mortgage amendments and document preparation.
See our partial list of lenders for which we currently conduct bank closings.
Please contact us at 781-251-0540 for more information.
TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR HAPPY CLIENTS:
“Clear communication, timely updates, quick work of the many signatures and documents required for processing at closing.”
“As a mortgage lender I have used Crowley and Cummings over the last 3 years. The service they have provided my clients has been excellent. The staff is efficient an responsive. Their work has been thorough and timely. They meet my clients at their convenience and often at their own homes.”
“Dave was great. Quick to reply to emails and very professional.”
“So helpful with all the questions I had while trying to sell from across the country. Such a pleasure to work with!”
“Had a fantastic experience with a property sale done by Crowley & Cummings. My sale had a few twists along the way but they handled everything calmly and professionally, I never had to worry. Highly recommend to anyone! Thanks to Dave and Kerrin!”
“I have now purchased a home and sold a home with Crowley Cummings. It couldn’t have been easier or more seamless, which is really saying something for buying/selling in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Thank you Dave and team for making the process of selling my home almost invisible.”