Key stages of a real estate transaction: the role of a lawyer

Buying or selling an apartment, house, land plot, or commercial premises is a complex process that involves several important stages. Each of them has its own legal nuances, so the involvement of a real estate lawyer is critical for the safe execution of the transaction.

Let’s take a closer look at how a typical transaction proceeds and what the lawyer’s role is at each stage.

🖋️ 1. Verification of the property

Before concluding a preliminary or main agreement, it is necessary to verify:

• the seller’s ownership rights;
• the presence of encumbrances (mortgages, seizures);
• compliance with the technical characteristics of the property.

The lawyer conducts a legal check of the property, orders extracts from the registers, analyzes the documents, and identifies possible risks before signing the contract.

📄 2. Preparation of the purchase and sale agreement

The contract must clearly define all the terms of the transaction: price, terms, procedure for transferring the property, and the responsibilities of the parties.

The lawyer either prepares a draft contract or reviews the proposed version to protect the client’s interests.

🏢 3. Preparing documents for the notary

The parties must provide all the necessary documents:

• passports;
• identification codes;
• title documents for the property;
• certificates of no debts and registered persons.

The lawyer checks the completeness of the package of documents and helps to make an appointment with a notary online to avoid queues and unnecessary delays.

🖋️ 4. Signing the agreement at the notary

At this stage, the lawyer accompanies the client, explaining all the provisions of the agreement and ensuring that the signing takes place in accordance with the law.

He also checks the correctness of the registration of ownership in the State Register.

🛡️ 5. Completion of the agreement and registration of ownership

After the agreement has been notarized, it is important to make changes to the registers and officially register the new ownership rights.

The lawyer supervises this process and helps to obtain extracts confirming the completion of the transaction.

✅ Why is the role of a lawyer so important?

Each stage of the transaction involves potential risks: legal errors, fraud, technical inconsistencies. Without professional support, even an experienced buyer or seller can encounter problems.

The team of specialists at the real estate and inheritance law firm KUPCOVA (LLC KUPCOVA) guarantees the safe conduct of real estate transactions: from checking the property to obtaining a certificate of ownership.

Your peace of mind is our highest value!