Woodruff & Fortner represents clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout Johnston, Harnett, Wayne, and Sampson Counties, and throughout Eastern North Carolina. Our real estate attorney team will protect your interests, ensure your real estate transaction proceeds as smoothly as possible, and explain the transaction so you have a clear understanding of your obligations. If a land dispute arises, our lawyers have extensive experience working at the intersection of civil litigation and real estate law and will protect your interests in and out of court.
When you work with Woodruff & Fortner you benefit from experienced professionals who understand the nuances of North Carolina real estate law and have significant expertise advising and counseling clients in this complex area of the law.
If you need assistance with a residential or commercial real estate transaction in or around Smithfield, North Carolina, or need to protect or assert your interests in real property, contact us to schedule a consultation.
Buying and selling real estate is complicated. The real estate lawyers at Woodruff & Fortner can assist with negotiations and review and prepare the contracts and other documents necessary to transfer ownership of real property. This may include ensuring compliance with zoning regulations, avoiding mortgage fraud, reviewing titles, liens, restrictive covenants, and transferring deeds, and assisting with other legal issues incident to the purchase and sale of real property.
We will ensure contracts and other legal documents are properly drafted and comply with state and local laws. We will review and explain each document before you sign it, and answer any questions you have. Once the transaction is complete, our real estate lawyers will ensure the necessary documents are promptly filed with the appropriate government offices.
When real estate transactions involve unique circumstances, involving an experienced real estate lawyer is crucial. If your real estate transaction involves anything unusual, such as restriction on how the new owner will develop the land, an easement, or a division to sell less than the whole property, you will benefit from the assistance of an experienced North Carolina real estate attorney.
A well-drafted lease agreement protects both the property owner and the tenant and insulates both parties from risk. If you plan to lease property, the real estate lawyers at Woodruff & Fortner can prepare or review a lease agreement to address aspects such as the use of the property, the duration of the agreement, and other elements of the transaction to ensure your interests are protected.
Real estate disputes can involve disagreements about property lines, structures, ownership, and easements granted to government agencies. Any of these issues can easily result in an infringement upon your rights.
At Woodruff & Fortner, we try to develop practical solutions to resolve real estate disputes amicably. Seeking legal counsel early in the process can increase the likelihood of a speedy resolution without undue damage to the relationship between the parties.
Our lawyers can evaluate your situation, explain your rights, and help you develop a negotiation strategy. Even if we are not directly involved initially, our advice can create an opportunity that will lead to a quick and friendly resolution to your real estate dispute. But if your attempts to resolve a real estate dispute are unsuccessful, real estate litigation may be necessary.
Our team frequently works with clients when a real estate law matter intersects with civil litigation. We can provide advice and legal counsel based on years of experience at the negotiation table and in the courtroom, and will work to bring your real estate dispute to a successful resolution. If attempts to resolve the dispute are unsuccessful, we can protect your interests as your advocate in court. Woodruff & Fortner will help you evaluate the costs of litigation versus the value of the property and will work to create a successful resolution that meets your needs.
The North Carolina real estate attorney team at Woodruff & Fortner represent buyers and sellers in residential and commercial real estate transactions and litigation. Our services include:
Woodruff & Fortner takes a proactive approach to real estate law, striving to avoid problems before they arise. But when problems appear, we work to resolve them quickly and in the best interests of our client. To learn more and put our experience to work for you, contact Woodruff & Fortner today.
