What Does a Real Estate Attorney Do That an Agent Can't?

A real estate agent is trained in marketing and sales, but they are strictly prohibited from practicing law. They cannot draft custom legal language, alter boilerplate contracts to protect you, or provide legal advice on complex disclosure issues. A real estate attorney does exactly that. We review your purchase contract, negotiate the legal terms, and protect your equity from post-closing lawsuits. Furthermore, in the post-NAR settlement world, you now have to negotiate buyer agent compensation. An attorney who is also a broker can structure this strategically using custom addendums to isolate commissions and force buyer's agents to prove their worth. Listing Attorney is the only place where a licensed California real estate attorney who is also a broker reviews your listing agreement, negotiates your buyer agent compensation structure, and reviews your purchase contract—for a flat fee, before you sign anything.