Real estate attorney necessary?

[Shefali R.]

For our smaller New Jersey transactions ($100k) we are trying to control every element of acquisition cost we can optimize. in this context:

1. Do you work directly with title companies or should you always have a real estate attorney for every deal (even for cookie cutter simple deals). 

2. If you use an attorney for every deal, is there an opportunity to negotiate a volume discount or some other discount. 

3. We are paying approx 1,500 for Essex county transactions. Is that in the ballpark. 

Thanks in advance for all your inputs! 

[Kelly R.]

I have purchase lots for demo/new construction here in Maryland without a title attorney.  I would say it really comes down to your comfort level with the title company.  Do you have a relationship with the tittle company or is this the first time you have used them?