Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate Law

Buying or selling a home can be a challenge, even under ideal circumstances. But purchasing and listing commercial real estate can come with an entirely different set of obstacles. Whether you’re trying to sell a vacant lot or buy a large office building, you’ll no doubt be faced with a number of legal hoops through which you’ll need to jump.

But in order to land on your feet, you’ll need help from NJ real estate counsel. Without assistance from a skilled real estate attorney, you could be opening yourself up to potential financial loss or even legal liability down the road.

How NJ Real Estate Lawyers Can Help

When it comes to buying or selling commercial real estate, it’s about more than negotiating the final price. And contrary to popular belief, this isn’t a job you should DIY.

You’ll likely have to devote time and effort to researching issues like title examinations, liens, zoning laws, escrow, financing, closing costs, property surveys, UCC filings, and much more, and navigating a contract process that does not include an attorney review period such as in residential real estate. That’s far more than the average buyer, seller, or even real estate agent can feasibly handle at once.

Working with NJ real estate counsel can ensure the entire process goes smoothly from start to finish. Rather than bracing yourself for frustrations and surprises, you can rest assured that your attorney can gather all necessary documentation, provide recommendations, and facilitate a simple transition to new ownership. Whether you need help fleshing out vendor agreements or you simply want to ensure you’re protected throughout the sale, your legal team can provide the peace of mind you’re looking for.

Commercial Real Estate Purchases and Sales

With over 20 years of legal experience, attorney Steven Segalas can provide the protection his clients deserve drawing an important real estate transaction. Having help from trustworthy NJ real estate lawyers can make the difference between a smart sale and a huge mistake.

Mr. Segalas handles all legal aspects of his clients’ transactions, providing advice, negotiating agreements, and working with local authorities when necessary to resolve issues prior to closing. Mr. Segalas’s services for commercial real estate transactions include working with title companies and other professionals to ensure that clients are protected with items such as:

• Assignment of lease and vendor agreements
• Due diligence
• Closings and document recording
• Escrow and disbursement of funds
• Financing agreement review and negotiations
• Lien searches and lien releases
• Property surveys
• Purchase and sale contract negotiations
• Quitclaim deeds
• Title examination and title insurance matters
• Zoning and land use issues

Buyers and sellers typically have competing interests in real estate transactions; beyond negotiating the purchase price, there are various other issues that will need to be resolved through negotiations as well. Mr. Segalas is a strategic negotiator who takes an aggressive-yet-practical approach to protecting his clients’ interests, and he works closely with his clients’ key stakeholders to ensure that their transactions close on favorable terms.

Contact Us Today

For more information on how the Segalas Law Firm can provide you with the legal counsel you need for your next commercial real estate acquisition or sale, please contact us today.