Maine Real Estate Transaction Lawyer

Ensuring Client Satisfaction Throughout the Real Estate Transaction Process

Whether you are buying your first home, selling a rental property, or considering a commercial building investment, you may be facing one of the biggest legal and financial obligations of your life. An experienced real estate attorney can guide you through the complex and often intimidating purchase and sale process.

Since 1995, Attorney Melissa J. Reynolds has focused her practice on the specific needs of her Maine real estate clients. Melissa is proud to work with:

  • Residential real estate buyers and sellers
  • Mortgage lenders
  • Real estate professionals including agents and brokers
  • Banking professionals
  • Title companies, and
  • Commercial real estate buyers and sellers.

With experience representing buyers and sellers, Melissa understands the different needs and goals each party brings to a real estate deal. The sale price is not always the most important part of a transaction and Melissa knows how to protect her clients’ unique legal interests through negotiation, contract drafting, and final resolution.

Melissa also works with lenders and title companies to:

  • Orchestrate loan closings between lenders and borrowers
  • Provide title search results and title insurance coverage for buyers and sellers
  • Resolve title concerns including encroachments and liens, and
  • Ensure a seamless closing whenever possible.

Personalized Real Estate Service Means Peace of Mind From Start to Finish

When you hire the Law Office of Melissa J. Reynolds you work directly with Melissa throughout every step of your real estate matter. You’ll receive more than simple boilerplate forms and a quick appearance at your closing. Melissa offers these customized legal services:

  • Title search to determine legal ownership
  • Discovery of any liens or encumbrances
  • Drafting and negotiating related contracts
  • Reviewing and processing loan documents
  • Preparing government documents including tax forms
  • Finalizing sale documents with her selling clients before closing
  • Attending (and often hosting) the final closing meeting with her buying clients
  • Organizing and issuing all related payments including mortgage pay-offs
  • Recording all legal documents to finalize the title transfer and release of liens, and
  • Other assistance as necessary to ensure a smooth transaction.

Real estate matters usually involve several steps and multiple players. Melissa helps coordinate buyers and sellers, real estate agents, lenders, and other parties to work together toward the common goal.

A Trusted Advocate by Your Side on Your Important Day

Closing on a home is an important day for both buyers and sellers. The process can be stressful and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Working with a knowledgeable real estate lawyer before closing can help relieve stress and resolve problems that may arise during the transaction. When you trust Melissa Reynolds to handle your property transaction, your interests will be protected and you will be fully prepared when it’s time to close the deal.

Attorney Melissa J. Reynolds is ready to help you through the real estate process and share your excitement at the final resolution. For professional, friendly advice from a resourceful real estate lawyer, contact Melissa at (207) 466-9040 or fill out this simple form to schedule an appointment.