Real Estate

A clear and marketable title is an important part of any real estate purchase. Before a transaction is completed, the property’s title should be examined to identify potential issues that could affect ownership or the buyer’s ability to obtain clear title.

Our attorneys conduct title examinations to identify matters that may need to be addressed before closing. Depending on the property, a title examination may uncover items such as:

• Outstanding liens
• Prior mortgages or encumbrances
• Easements
• Judgments
• Ownership questions
• Restrictions affecting the property
• Errors or inconsistencies in prior documents
• Other matters appearing in the public record

Identifying potential title issues before closing can help prevent problems from becoming more complicated after the transaction is completed.

The closing is the final stage of a real estate transaction, when documents are executed, funds are disbursed, and ownership is transferred according to the terms of the transaction.

Brinkley & Brinkley handles residential real estate closings and works to make the settlement process timely, organized, and understandable for the parties involved.

Our closing services may include coordinating the necessary documentation, reviewing closing requirements, addressing title matters, working with lenders and other professionals, and facilitating the execution of documents required to complete the transaction.

We understand that buying or selling a home can be stressful. Our goal is to provide a friendly and professional closing experience while ensuring that the legal requirements of the transaction are properly addressed.

Title insurance provides protection against certain covered title defects and claims that may affect ownership of real property.

As part of our residential real estate services, Brinkley & Brinkley issues title insurance in connection with qualifying transactions. Our title examination process helps identify matters affecting title so that appropriate issues can be addressed before the closing.

Title insurance can provide important protection for property owners and lenders and is an important consideration in many real estate transactions.

Commercial real estate transactions can involve substantially more complicated legal and financial considerations than a typical residential transaction. The transaction may involve businesses, investors, lenders, multiple ownership interests, financing requirements, leases, development considerations, corporate entities, and substantial documentation.

Brinkley & Brinkley represents both buyers and sellers in commercial real estate transactions.

Our attorneys work to understand the objectives of the transaction and prepare the legal documents necessary to satisfy the requirements of the parties and their lenders.

Real estate transactions require numerous documents, and commercial transactions may require extensive documentation from multiple parties.

At Brinkley & Brinkley, we prepare the documents required by the buyer, seller, and lender to help ensure that the transaction is properly documented and ready for closing.

Our attorneys work to coordinate the legal requirements of the transaction and prepare the necessary documentation as efficiently as possible.

This may include documents related to:

• Purchase and sale transactions
• Deeds
• Financing and lending requirements
• Title insurance
• Closing and settlement
• Ownership transfers
• Commercial property transactions
• Business entities and property ownership
• Other transaction-specific requirements