House Conveyancing
- taking care of the Legals
Legal and House Conveyancing is one the most important areas to consider when selling your home yourself. Because you are dealing with a major financial transaction which involves signing real estate contracts and real estate legal documents, it is important that you have an understanding of these.
Most home sellers use a lawyer or conveyancing firm to ensure they have access to not only the current real estate legal documents, i.e. home selling contract, but also specific, current information pertaining to the legalities of sales and purchases of homes.
Your other and less expensive alternative is
DIY house conveyancing
, where you do the house conveyancing yourself. If you do choose to do the conveyancing yourself, ensure you know what you are doing and have access to a lawyer or solicitor, just in case you need some legal advice or get stuck during the process.
As more people are becoming informed and technology is advancing, you can confidently try completing the conveyancing yourself. There are many tools in the form of kits being offered to help home sellers who want to try DIY conveyancing. They can be found at newsagencies, or via the internet. Just ensure that your
DIY conveyancing kit
is specific to your state and country. Also keep in mind that if your home sale situation requires comprehensive changes or additions to a
standard real estate contract, then it is recommended that you seek the advice of a lawyer or solicitor.
What should a good DIY conveyancing kit cover?
√ Explanation of the stages of selling your home in a logical sequence.
√ The time frame of when each stage should be completed.
√ The real estate contract/s (sale) applicable to your property and detailed explanation of what and how to complete a real estate contract of sale.
√ Any other real estate legal documents applicable to the sale, and detailed explanation of the documents.
√ Detailed list of any other requirements you need to meet, e.g. rates notices, any other relevant information.
√ Access to legal support, should you have any questions regarding the conveyancing process.
If DIY conveyancing is not your cup of tea...then find a good lawyer, solicitor, or legal house conveyancing firm. Approach this task as you would any other:
. Contact them by phone to get an idea of their professionalism and ask for their fees.
. Once you are happy with a particular lawyer, solicitor or house conveyancing firm, make an appointment to see them.
. Have a list of questions to ask them.
. Let them know you intend to sell your home yourself and ensure they are supportive.
. Ensure they are familiar with real estate contract procedures and processes.
To find a lawyer, solicitor or house conveyancing firm, you only need to look as far as your local area. Most of those in your area will be more familiar with the intricacies of local laws, council and otherwise, pertaining to home sales. You can also try your local yellow pages, or perhaps a recommendation from a trusted friend or acquaintance. Otherwise, if you have already dealt with a particular lawyer, solicitor or conveyancing firm and have been happy with their legal services, then you may feel comfortable continuing your dealings with them.
So remember to do your due diligence and ensure that you have organised your legals and house conveyancing 'before' you put your home on the market!
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