Service
Real Estate
Bergen County and Passaic County Real Estate Lawyer
Residential Real Estate Services
For most individuals and families, buying a home or vacation property represents their largest financial transaction and investment they will make in a lifetime. Whether you are buying your first home or selling a house, you want to make sure you know what you are putting on the line, and what you are getting in return.We are a Wayne residential and commercial real estate law office. We are The Law Offices of Louis B. Chapman. For more than 30 years, our law firm has dedicated to protecting the rights of clients involved in home purchases and sales in communities throughout Northern New Jersey. Under state law, you are not required to hire a lawyer to advise and represent you during a real estate purchase or sales agreement or closing, but it makes good financial sense to understand what you are signing. We can help you simplify the process and make sure you get the best deal possible.
Prepared to Handle All Your Real Estate Law Concerns
Signing a purchase or sales agreement for a home or other personal property is a contractual arrangement, subject to New Jersey contract law. When developing any type of legal contract, you want to make sure your rights are protected upfront and you want to make sure that the four corners of the agreement will stand up to legal scrutiny in a court of law. We can step in at any point of the process to help you draft or negotiate your contract, whether you are buying, selling or leasing residential property.
With a broad real estate law practice, we are prepared to handle a wide range of concerns, including:
Prepared to Handle All Your Real Estate Law Concerns
Signing a purchase or sales agreement for a home or other personal property is a contractual arrangement, subject to New Jersey contract law. When developing any type of legal contract, you want to make sure your rights are protected upfront and you want to make sure that the four corners of the agreement will stand up to legal scrutiny in a court of law. We can step in at any point of the process to help you draft or negotiate your contract, whether you are buying, selling or leasing residential property.
With a broad real estate law practice, we are prepared to handle a wide range of concerns, including:
Process
Immediate Review of Contract for Sale and conclusion of Attorney Review, including incorporating required modification to protect you
Review of Home Inspection Reports and Attorney consultant
Prompt ordering of Title Searches and Land Survey, obtaining required Title Insurance Policies and your Mortgage Lender
Preparing you for the closing and scheduling a mutually convenient date, time and location
Preparation of all closing documents
Attorney attendance at closing
We will record and cancel all documents as necessary to provide you with clear and marketable title
Complete copies provided of correspondences. Title Searches and Land Survey will be provided to you prior to closing
New Jersey Commercial Real Estate Law
Our law firm also offers legal counsel and advocacy for individual clients and investors involved in the purchase, sale or transactional matters related to commercial real estate. Whether you are seeking advice about leasing arrangements or involved in a landlord-tenant or other property dispute or litigation, we bring experience, knowledge and common-sense strategies to help resolve issues in the most cost-effective, efficient way possible.
Over 30 Years of New Jersey Real Estate Law Experience
The Law Offices of Louis B. Chapman are located in Teaneck and Wayne. We are a real estate law firm you can rely on with confidence. We represent clients in communities and jurisdictions throughout Northern New Jersey. Our offices are open weekdays from 9 to 5:30. We also offer evening and Sunday appointments by special arrangement. Offering competitive rates and a low-fee structure, we want to make sure you have access to the counsel you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a lawyer for a real estate transaction in New Jersey?
While not required, having a real estate attorney can help protect your interests during contract review, negotiations, closings, and title issues—whether you are buying or selling residential or commercial property.
What does an attorney review in a real estate transaction?
An attorney reviews contracts, resolves title issues, explains contingencies, coordinates with lenders, and ensures the transaction complies with New Jersey law.
Do you handle both residential and commercial real estate matters?
Yes. The Law Offices of Louis B. Chapman provides legal representation for both residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout Northern New Jersey.
Office Hours
M-F – 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday – Closed
Sunday – Closed
Wayne Office (Main Office)
73 Mountain View Blvd, Wayne, NJ 07470
Ph: 973-696-9600
Fax: 973-305-5800
Teaneck Office
141 Ayers Court Ste. 1B Teaneck, NJ 07666
Ph: 201-833-4500
Fax: 973-305-5800