smoothly. It is advisable to work with a local attorney since a local attorney will probably have dealt with the title company already at one time or another. This will ensure that there will be a better chance of the deal going through without a hitch, simply because of the working relationship between the opposing attorneys and the relationship between your attorney and the title company. When choosing your attorney, ensure that you go for a professional with a good reputation. You do not want to end up at the closing table to find that the buyer has skilled, professional lawyers while your own, cheaper, less- knowledgeable lawyer is staring blankly at them. That will certainly end up giving you a bad deal. When hiring a lawyer, make sure that you go for someone who is experienced and capable of fighting for your interests. Once you have a good lawyer on your side, the next step is to select a settlement agent or a title company. For this task, you can ask your lawyer for a recommendation; then, after getting a recommendation from your lawyer, ensure that you do a background check on the company or the agent they have suggested. You might consider issues such as reputation, costs, and competitors.
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