When representing a seller, a real estate attorney may draft or review the real estate contract, provide general advice, resolve title issues, negotiate transaction terms, and review closing paperwork. Sometimes, the seller’s attorney also prepares the deed and closes the… Read More »What Does a Real Estate Attorney do for a Seller? (A Quick Explanation)
Real estate attorney cost on a simple transaction may be $500 to $1,000. But real estate litigation can easily cost $5,000 to $15,000. Quiet title actions and partition actions may cost $1,500 to $5,000. Real estate attorney rates may be… Read More »Real Estate Attorney Cost: How Much Are Real Estate Attorney Fees?
Quiet title and adverse possession both involve the ownership of real estate. Often, a quiet title action is filed to confirm or disconfirm ownership based on adverse possession. This article explains how that might occur. To understand the role of… Read More »Quiet Title and Adverse Possession (Explained by a Real Estate Attorney)
The quiet title process involves four main steps. First, research property ownership and title issues. Second, draft a quiet title complaint or petition. Third, file and serve all quiet title pleadings. Fourth, obtain and enforce a court order clarifying or… Read More »The Quiet Title Process (Explained by a Real Estate Attorney)
Hunters and landowners are a natural pairing every fall in Oklahoma. If you’re a hunter, you need a place to hunt. And if you’re a landowner, you have what every hunter wants; land, game crossing your property, and the right… Read More »Hunting Leases in Oklahoma: Why a Handshake Agreement is Dangerous (Legally)
You’re buying or selling a residential property in Oklahoma and you just want a basic form – you want to keep real estate agents out of the transaction and save everyone 3 to 6 percent. Most people are searching for… Read More »Oklahoma Real Estate Purchase Contract (And How to Use It)
As a real estate attorney, if I could name one transaction that causes more litigation and confusion than any other, it would probably be the rent-to-own agreement. I understand the allure. Rent-to-own transactions combine the best of a lease and a sale. In… Read More »Oklahoma Rent-to-Own Agreements: WARNINGS from a Local Attorney
Buyer beware! More specifically, Oklahoma tax sale buyers beware! When purchasing from an Oklahoma tax sale, you should confirm title via a quiet title action. A tax property is not insurable and marketable right after the auction. Most of the time,… Read More »Title Risks in Oklahoma Tax Properties – Buy Safely to Increase Profit
This article explains the purpose, cost, timeline, and process of an ancillary probate in Oklahoma. The purpose is transferring title to out-of-state property. The cost is generally $2,500 to $5,000. The timeline is 6-8 weeks. The process is drafting, filing,… Read More »Oklahoma Ancillary Probate: Purpose, Cost, Timeline, and Process
Yes, you can do a quiet title yourself. Any party can represent themselves in a lawsuit, and a quiet title is a type of lawsuit. But, you should only attempt a quiet title if equipped with the right tools, templates,… Read More »Can I do a quiet title myself? (Yes, but beware these pitfalls.)