How to sign a contract with a real estate lawyer
The lawyer industry has developed rapidly in recent years, and the number of law firms and lawyers has increased rapidly. The development direction of each law firm and lawyer's business is different, and the level of lawyers is different. Therefore, home buyers should know which law firms and lawyers have long-term experience and good professional quality in the real estate industry by consulting others and talking on topics.
After determining a satisfactory law firm and lawyer, buyers should pay attention to signing a complete and fair agency agreement. The content of the agency agreement should be complete, including the entrusted matters (you should pay attention to writing clearly and fully what you want your lawyer to do); Duration of entrustment ("to the end of entrusted matters" should be filled in); Lawyer's agency fees and other expenses; Job requirements, liability for compensation, termination conditions and liability for breach of contract; Signed and sealed by both parties.
In the whole process of hiring a lawyer, we should pay attention to:
1. Write down the entrusted matters clearly and specifically, and don't generalize. Home buyers should put forward everything they want to entrust a lawyer to handle and strive for full implementation. At the same time, if each entrusted matter has a time limit, it should also be put forward. 2. The fees charged by lawyers generally include attorney fees and case handling fees, such as transportation fees and investigation fees. The agency fee should be paid in installments, and the last installment should be paid at the end of the transaction as far as possible to encourage lawyers to work actively. At the same time, the handling fee can be paid by reimbursement or signing a contract. If the estimated amount is not large, it can be paid by contracting. In addition, when paying these two fees, they should be paid to the financial staff of the law firm, not the lawyer, and a formal invoice should be issued, not a receipt.
3. Pay attention to the agreed termination conditions. If the purchaser estimates that some matters may be impossible or unnecessary, it is agreed that the entrustment can be terminated in this case, and part of the agency fee will be refunded or exempted.
4. For the opinions or work situation provided by lawyers, you can ask for written legal opinions and work reports, which should not be limited to oral explanations. When losses are caused by the lawyer's rigorous negligence or intentional behavior, the lawyer shall bear legal responsibility for the claims made by the purchaser.
5. When signing the agency agreement, the name of the lawyer should be listed, and at the same time, the lawyer's lawyer's practice certificate should be checked, and a copy should be kept to check his identity. When the lawyer has negative work or illegal behavior, he can report to the judicial administrative department. If we can sign an agency agreement according to the above requirements and properly handle these problems, the professional services of the law firm will be a powerful guarantee in the process of buying a house.
The above is Bian Xiao's answer to the question of "signing a real estate contract with a lawyer", hoping to help you solve related problems. We need to be careful when signing contracts, especially with lawyers, so as not to fall into the trap. If readers still have relevant legal questions and want to consult a lawyer, please continue to consult.