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Real Estate

Bellevue Residential and Commercial Real Estate Lawyer

If you are buying or selling a house, you don't always need a real estate lawyer. In some situations, however, the wise seller or purchaser of residential or commercial real estate will consult an experienced real estate attorney to write or at least review the purchase contract. If you are involved in a short sale of residential or commercial real estate − where you are buying property currently worth less than the loan against it − or if you are purchasing property with existing tenants, it makes good financial sense to consult a real estate attorney before finalizing the deal.

Attorney Joseph L. Hammer has more than 10 years of experience writing and reviewing sales contracts for residential and commercial real estate. He also writes and reviews commercial and residential lease agreements and advises property ownersin landlord-tenant disputes.

Residential and Commercial Real Estate Purchase Contracts • Tenant Lease Agreements
Joseph L. Hammer, Attorney at Law • Bellevue, Washington
425-296-1952 • E-mail

For simple residential real estate sales, the real estate agency can often provide a serviceable purchase agreement. However, the agency may not have the legal and technical knowledge to make sure that the sales contract covers all contingencies when the sale is more complex. Attorney Hammer can review an existing sales contract or draft a sales contract and make sure you have answers to all your questions surrounding the sale or purchase, including:

  • Do I need earnest money? How much?
  • What happens if one party doesn't comply with the agreement?
  • Can I get out of this agreement? How?
  • What happens if there is damage to the property before the closing?
  • Do I need title insurance?

For commercial real estate buy-sell agreements, Mr. Hammer advises clients on the feasibility of particular purchases and writes purchase contracts.

In addition to drafting buy-sell agreements, the assistance he provides purchasers of commercial real estate includes, but is not limited to, reviewing rent rolls, checking existing leases, and reviewing landlord-tenant issues.

Contact an Experienced Residential and Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Attorney Joseph L. Hammer offers reasonable hourly rates for real estate services - such as reviewing an existing purchase contract or lease agreement and also for other real estate services. For a confidential consultation, contact Mr. Hammer by telephone at 425-296-1952 or E-mail.

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Joseph L. Hammer, Attorney at Law

14777 Northeast 40th Street, Suite 201
Bellevue, WA 98007
Toll Free: 888-898-8482
Telephone: 425-296-4415
Fax: 425-732-9495
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Joseph L. Hammer, Attorney at Law, represents clients throughout the Puget Sound region of Washington state, including Bellevue, Auburn, Bainbridge Island, Bothell, Burien, Des Moines, Edmonds, Everett, Federal Way, Kent, Kirkland, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mercer Island, Mountlake Terrace, Redmond, Renton, SeaTac, Seattle, King County, Snohomish County and Kitsap County.

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.