Question 1

DO YOU HANDLE BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROPERTY WORK?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We do both residential and commercial closings.

Question 2

CAN YOU DO CLOSINGS ANYWHERE IN NORTH CAROLINA?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can do closings in ALL of North Carolina! If you or your clients do not wish to come to one of our offices, we can send one of our closing agents to you! Contact us to learn more!

Question 3

WHY IS IT HELPFUL (AND SAFE) FOR US TO HANDLE BOTH SIDES OF THE TRANSACTION?

Accepted Answer

When we handle seller document drafting on closings where we already represent the buyer - this helps to facilitate a smoother and more efficient closing experience. Most attorneys cannot do things as quickly as we can and sometimes do not have the updated software like we do. When we represent both sides we can close more efficiently as we aren't having to wait on the other attorney to respond etc. We have separate team members working on these files to ensure safety and security of all parties!

Question 4

HOW QUICKLY CAN WE GET A CLOSING DONE?

Accepted Answer

We do not have limitations (we can close in as little as a few hours), if your closing is less than 1 week please ask to discuss directly with Zeno before sending over the contract. You can email realestate@lancasterlawfirm.com so we can collect more information and give you an accurate fee quote.

Question 5

WHY GET A SURVEY?

Accepted Answer

There are many reasons that we recommend you have a new survey performed on the property you are about to purchase.  Some of the most important include the following:
 
We would not recommend against having a new survey done because if a new survey would have disclosed problems, those problems could have been avoided or corrected, but for our recommendation.
It will define or confirm your exact boundary lines and acreage.
It will show you the location of easements crossing the property.
It will define or confirm how the property is accessed.
It will discover or confirm encroachments, deed gaps (where to neighbor’s deeds conflict with each other), and other issues that you may want to consider having fixed before purchasing the property.
Any item that would be discovered by a new survey is excepted from your title insurance policy, meaning that if there’s a problem post-closing that would have been discovered by the new survey, you are not covered and they will not pay to fix said problem.
It can be recorded and may help you prevent questions regarding all of this when you go to sell the property later.  It can also be used on disputes with neighbors about boundary lines for issues such as future fence lines, etc.

Question 6

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?

Accepted Answer

Our office is located in Asheville, NC , but we service clients in all counties of NC by using trained signers across the state.

ASHEVILLE
189 E Chestnut St. Asheville, NC 28801

Question 7

HOW CAN I PREVENT A CLOSING DELAY? HOW CAN I COME PREPARED FOR A CLOSING? TIPS FOR CLIENTS, REALTORS AND LENDERS

Accepted Answer

Be sure to check your email consistently and timely throughout and even a bit after your closing. Quickly answer questions we all have for you - the sooner we get those, the faster we can work on your closing for you.

Bring your government issued photo ID to closing (must bring your physical copy with you!)

YOU MUST WIRE YOUR PURCHASE PROCEEDS/CASH TO CLOSE.  CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Question 8

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE LANCASTER FOR MY CLOSING OR REFINANCE?

Accepted Answer

We have state of the art software - fast communication - and a highly trained team to get you to the closing table. Client, Agent and Lender experiences are our top priority.

Question 9

WHERE DO I SEND MY CONTRACTS?

Accepted Answer

Email your contracts to: realestate@lancasterlawfirm.com  and our onboarding team will get you setup!

Question 10

DO YOU OFFER ESTATE PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION? HOW DOES IT WORK?

Accepted Answer

Yes we offer estate planning! You'll reach out to us here on our website or email - estateplanning@lancasterlawfirm.com - you'll have a consult call with one of our attorneys and they will give you a recommendation on which package or will/trust would work best for your needs. 
We offer payment plans and financing. There's no upfront cost for a consultation, rather if you decide to hire us, we will charge a small fee for this consult which goes towards your total balance owed.

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