New York is an attorney state - while not legally mandated, real estate attorneys handle virtually all residential transactions. Your attorney drafts or reviews the contract, negotiates rider terms, orders the title search, resolves liens or violations, and represents you at closing. Attempting to sell without an attorney creates significant legal exposure, and most buyers' attorneys will not proceed without counterpart representation.
From the seller playbook: Statewide Closing Mechanics - Attorney Practice, Title, and Recording Outside NYC
This is general information, not legal, tax or accounting advice. Every situation is different. Talk to a licensed attorney, accountant or tax professional before you act.
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