Commercial property deals involve large sums and hidden risks. Title defects, zoning problems and environmental issues can turn a good investment into a costly one. A commercial real estate closing attorney helps you find and manage those risks before closing.
Commercial deals differ from home purchases. There are fewer consumer protections, and much more is negotiable. Therefore, the purchase agreement and due diligence process do most of the protective work.
This guide explains the key steps from letter of intent to closing day.
From letter of intent to purchase agreement
Many deals start with a letter of intent outlining price and key terms. However, the purchase agreement is what binds the parties. It should set the due diligence period, financing contingencies, closing date and allocation of costs.
Moreover, it should define what happens if problems arise. For instance, can the buyer walk away during due diligence? Is the deposit refundable? Our real estate purchase agreement service drafts these protections.
Title and survey
Title review confirms the seller owns the property and identifies liens, easements and restrictions. A title insurance commitment lists exceptions to coverage. Consequently, each exception should be reviewed and, where possible, removed.
A survey shows boundaries, improvements and encroachments. Commercial buyers often order ALTA surveys. Our title search review explains what the title report and survey reveal.
Environmental and zoning review
Environmental contamination can create liability for owners. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reviews the property's history for potential contamination. Moreover, it supports defenses under federal environmental law for buyers who conduct appropriate inquiry.
Our Phase I review explains the findings. Additionally, confirm that zoning allows your intended use and that permits are in place.
Financing and closing
Lenders require loan documents such as a promissory note and a mortgage or deed of trust. Our mortgage / deed of trust service prepares or reviews these.
At closing, the seller signs a deed, often a warranty deed, and funds are disbursed. Afterwards, a closing file audit confirms everything was recorded correctly. For leasing instead of buying, see our guide to commercial leases.
Our Commercial Real Estate services in the USA
Every service below has a fixed price, is prepared by a qualified attorney and is delivered online — wherever you are in the USA. Additionally, you can upload evidence, message your attorney and track progress from your secure client dashboard.
Commercial real-estate consultation in the USA
A confidential 45–60 minute phone or video consultation with a licensed US attorney about your commercial real-estate deal or dispute. Get straight answers on your rights, options, risks and likely costs, and a clear plan for your next steps.
It includes 45–60 minute call with a licensed US attorney — phone, video or WhatsApp, upload documents beforehand so your attorney is prepared, your rights, options, risks and likely costs in plain English. Moreover, it is usually ready in 1 working day. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Order Commercial real-estate consultation — $399 See what's included →
Title Search Review (Summary) in the USA
A plain-English summary of a title search or title commitment, flagging liens, exceptions and issues to resolve before closing.
It includes prepared by our US legal team for your state, based on your questionnaire answers and documents, word and PDF, ready to sign, send or file. Moreover, it is usually ready in 3 working days. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Order Title Search Review (Summary) — $400 See what's included →
Real Estate Closing File Audit in the USA
A check of your closing file — settlement statement, deed, loan documents and signatures — for errors and missing items.
It includes prepared by our US legal team for your state, based on your questionnaire answers and documents, word and PDF, ready to sign, send or file. Moreover, it is usually ready in 3 working days. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Order Real Estate Closing File Audit — $260 See what's included →
Warranty Deed in the USA
A warranty deed transferring real estate with full title warranties, formatted for recording in your county.
It includes prepared by our US legal team for your state, based on your questionnaire answers and documents, word and PDF, ready to sign, send or file. Moreover, it is usually ready in 2 working days. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Mortgage / Deed of Trust in the USA
A mortgage or deed of trust securing a private real-estate loan, ready to sign and record.
It includes prepared by our US legal team for your state, based on your questionnaire answers and documents, word and PDF, ready to sign, send or file. Moreover, it is usually ready in 3 working days. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Real Estate Purchase Agreement in the USA
For-sale-by-owner purchase agreement with contingencies and closing terms.
Moreover, it is usually ready in 5 working days. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Order Real Estate Purchase Agreement — from $149 See what's included →
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Review in the USA
A plain-English summary of a Phase I ESA report, flagging recognized environmental conditions and their legal implications.
It includes prepared by our US legal team for your state, based on your questionnaire answers and documents, word and PDF, ready to sign, send or file. Moreover, it is usually ready in 5 working days. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Order Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Review — $680 See what's included →
Commercial Real Estate services near you — every state we cover
Because everything is handled online, it makes no difference where you live. Nevertheless, the law does change from state to state, so every document is prepared for your local rules. Here are some of the places our clients come from most often.
Commercial Real Estate help in California
We prepare commercial real estate documents for California law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Los Angeles (near the Stanley Mosk Courthouse downtown), San Diego (near the Hall of Justice on West Broadway), San Francisco (near the Civic Center courthouse on McAllister Street). For example, see Commercial real-estate consultation in Los Angeles, Commercial real-estate consultation in San Diego, Commercial real-estate consultation in San Francisco. Similarly, see Title Search Review (Summary) in California.
Commercial Real Estate help in Texas
We prepare commercial real estate documents for Texas law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Houston (near the Harris County Civil Courthouse), Dallas (near the George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building), San Antonio (near the Bexar County Courthouse), Austin (near the Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility). For example, see Commercial real-estate consultation in Houston, Commercial real-estate consultation in Dallas, Commercial real-estate consultation in San Antonio, Commercial real-estate consultation in Austin. Similarly, see Title Search Review (Summary) in Texas.
Commercial Real Estate help in Florida
We prepare commercial real estate documents for Florida law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Miami (near the Miami-Dade County Courthouse on West Flagler Street), Orlando (near the Orange County Courthouse), Tampa (near the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse). For example, see Commercial real-estate consultation in Miami, Commercial real-estate consultation in Orlando, Commercial real-estate consultation in Tampa. Similarly, see Title Search Review (Summary) in Florida.
Commercial Real Estate help in New York
We prepare commercial real estate documents for New York law and local court practice. Clients come to us from New York City (near the New York County Courthouse at 60 Centre Street and the immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza), Brooklyn (near the Kings County Supreme Court on Adams Street). For example, see Commercial real-estate consultation in New York City, Commercial real-estate consultation in Brooklyn. Similarly, see Title Search Review (Summary) in New York.
Commercial Real Estate help in Illinois
We prepare commercial real estate documents for Illinois law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Chicago (near the Richard J. Daley Center). For example, see Commercial real-estate consultation in Chicago. Similarly, see Title Search Review (Summary) in Illinois.
Commercial Real Estate help in Georgia
We prepare commercial real estate documents for Georgia law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Atlanta (near the Fulton County Courthouse). For example, see Commercial real-estate consultation in Atlanta. Similarly, see Title Search Review (Summary) in Georgia.
Commercial Real Estate help in Arizona
We prepare commercial real estate documents for Arizona law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Phoenix (near the Maricopa County Superior Court). For example, see Commercial real-estate consultation in Phoenix. Similarly, see Title Search Review (Summary) in Arizona.
Commercial Real Estate help in Pennsylvania
We prepare commercial real estate documents for Pennsylvania law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Philadelphia (near City Hall, home of the Court of Common Pleas). For example, see Commercial real-estate consultation in Philadelphia. Similarly, see Title Search Review (Summary) in Pennsylvania.
Commercial Real Estate help in Washington
We prepare commercial real estate documents for Washington law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Seattle (near the King County Courthouse). For example, see Commercial real-estate consultation in Seattle. Similarly, see Title Search Review (Summary) in Washington.
Commercial Real Estate help in Colorado
We prepare commercial real estate documents for Colorado law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Denver (near the Denver City and County Building). For example, see Commercial real-estate consultation in Denver. Similarly, see Title Search Review (Summary) in Colorado.
Commercial Real Estate help in Massachusetts
We prepare commercial real estate documents for Massachusetts law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Boston (near the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse). For example, see Commercial real-estate consultation in Boston. Similarly, see Title Search Review (Summary) in Massachusetts.
Commercial Real Estate help in Nevada
We prepare commercial real estate documents for Nevada law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Las Vegas (near the Regional Justice Center). For example, see Commercial real-estate consultation in Las Vegas. Similarly, see Title Search Review (Summary) in Nevada.
Commercial Real Estate help in New Jersey
We prepare commercial real estate documents for New Jersey law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Newark (near the Essex County Hall of Records). For example, see Commercial real-estate consultation in Newark. Similarly, see Title Search Review (Summary) in New Jersey.
Commercial Real Estate help in North Carolina
We prepare commercial real estate documents for North Carolina law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Charlotte (near the Mecklenburg County Courthouse). For example, see Commercial real-estate consultation in Charlotte. Similarly, see Title Search Review (Summary) in North Carolina.
We also help clients in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. See every location we cover.
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Frequently asked questions
What is due diligence in commercial real estate?
The buyer's investigation of title, survey, environmental condition, zoning, leases and finances before the purchase becomes final.
Why do I need a Phase I environmental assessment?
It identifies potential contamination and supports legal defenses for buyers who conduct appropriate inquiry before purchase.
What is an ALTA survey?
A detailed commercial survey meeting national standards, showing boundaries, improvements, easements and encroachments.
What is the difference between a warranty deed and a quitclaim deed?
A warranty deed guarantees good title, while a quitclaim deed transfers only whatever interest the seller has, without guarantees.
Do you help with commercial closings in every state?
Yes. We provide commercial real estate reviews and documents for properties in all 50 states.
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