Purchase & Sale Agreement Attorney — Contract Review & Drafting

A purchase and sale agreement is often prepared by a real estate attorney, broker, agent, or sometimes the parties themselves using a form. For legal protection, an attorney is best positioned to draft or revise the agreement because they can address enforceability, contingencies, title issues, disclosures, financing terms, default remedies, and closing obligations.

A review should cover the purchase price, deposit terms, financing contingency, inspection rights, title requirements, survey issues, closing date, prorations, disclosures, default provisions, remedies, assignment rights, and any special riders. Golm Law Firm also looks for vague language, missing deadlines, and terms that could create avoidable closing disputes.

Yes. Purchase and sale agreements can be drafted for residential homes, commercial properties, FSBO transactions, private loans, investor purchases, and business-related real estate deals. The agreement should match the transaction type, risk profile, and closing structure rather than relying on a generic form that may omit important protections.

Timing depends on complexity, document length, and how quickly all related materials are provided. A focused consultation with document review is available as a 60-minute service, with documents reviewed before the meeting. More involved drafting or negotiation projects may require additional time, especially for commercial transactions or custom contract terms.

For a 60-minute consultation with document review, Golm Law Firm charges $350, and the fee may be applied toward a retained flat-fee service or project. Related flat-rate services include buyer/seller representation at $1,500 and FSBO contract, riders, and disclosures at $1,200, depending on the scope.

You should bring the proposed agreement, riders, addenda, disclosures, title documents, survey, financing terms, inspection reports, correspondence with the other party, and any deadlines already in place. Providing complete documents before the consultation helps the attorney identify legal risks, missing terms, and negotiation points more efficiently.

Yes. Contract negotiation and drafting are offered for real estate and business matters. The firm can help propose revisions, clarify obligations, add protective contingencies, address title or escrow concerns, and communicate practical negotiation priorities. The goal is to improve the agreement while keeping the transaction moving toward closing.

Legal review is especially valuable before signing because signed agreements can create binding obligations and strict deadlines. An attorney can identify risks before they become disputes, including unclear inspection rights, deposit forfeiture language, financing issues, title defects, or closing conditions that do not match your expectations.