Real estate is a huge investment, and even minor mistakes during the inspection, purchase, and insurance process can have significant financial consequences. By retaining a qualified commercial and residential property attorney, you can better understand your legal obligations and protect your interests during high-value real estate transactions.

Connect with the Carlisle business and personal real estate lawyers at Mette Attorneys at Law by calling (717) 232-5000 or contacting our real property team online.

Commercial Real Estate Services

Many real estate law firms focus their practice on residential rather than commercial transactions. However, residential property buyers and sellers generally have more rights and legal protections than parties to commercial transactions. Our experienced commercial real estate lawyers can help companies ensure they’re not being taken advantage of due to their commercial status. This includes reviewing any rental agreements for commercial space on S. Hanover Street and ensuring you’re making financially responsible real estate investments.

Lawyers for Carlisle Homebuyers and Sellers

Buying and selling a home, though often a joyful moment in life, is a significant stressor. From making and accepting offers to identifying red flags in real estate contracts, we provide Carlisle residents with the following residential real estate services:

Drafting and Reviewing Contracts

If you decide to make or accept an offer on your home, the parties are ‘under contract.’ But there’s a reason why realtors do not remove the ‘For Sale’ sign and continue to accept backup offers: real estate contracts often fall through. This can happen for several reasons, including:

• Inability to obtain financing
• Significant issues discovered during an inspection
• Title defects
• Failure to evict previous tenants
• Fraud
• Undisclosed easements
• Fee disputes

Drafting a strong real estate contract can ensure that you’re protected if you’ve been misled about the transaction or struggle to obtain financing. It can also protect sellers from bad faith attempts to cancel the contract because buyers are having second thoughts. This often means they either found a better property or regret agreeing to the contract terms, which are not generally grounds for termination.

Closings

Closing on a home is a complicated legal process that requires multiple documents, such as Pennsylvania closing disclosure statements, title reports, and escrow agreements. Disputes often arise during closings, necessitating help from our independent Carlisle real estate lawyers. We’re looking out for your best interest, not your bank’s or realtor’s pocketbooks.

Real Estate Litigation

Because selling and purchasing real estate often involves high-value transactions, these cases often result in litigation. Our experienced real estate litigators might help clients file or defend against real property lawsuits, including:

• Easement and boundary disputes
• Title defects
• Breach of contract
• Land use and zoning
• Foreclosures
• Contractor and renovation issues
• Fraud
• Landlord/Tenant

Our experienced real estate mediators might also help you negotiate reasonable settlements before engaging in prolonged litigation. If this is not possible, our PA litigators will fight to protect your financial and real property interests.

Residential and Commercial Real Estate Attorneys in Carlisle

Whether you need help obtaining a mortgage, drafting a strong purchase contract, or defending against real property lawsuits, reach out to the dedicated real estate lawyers at Mette Attorneys at Law by calling (717) 232-5000 or connecting with our real estate team online.