Find the Right Team Members: Attorney

Find the Right Team Members: Attorney

Attorneys are like real estate agents in that some dabble in commercial real estate, while for others it is their primary business. Go with the latter, and you will be happier with the end result. Try and stay away from generalists when hiring an attorney. Ask them what types of legal work they do. If they use words like general or business attorney, keep looking. You want an attorney who has specific experience in the type of building or land you want to buy. Ask lots of questions, and find out what their fees are upfront.

About the Author

Lynn Drake’s status is well known in the industry: She’s the commercial realtor focused on maintaining “true north” for her corporate clients. It’s a reputation built on 35 years of commercial real estate experience. Lynn became a commercial realtor in 2001 after 15 years in corporate real estate. Thus far in her career, Lynn has successfully completed over 1,500 real estate transactions ranging from small business tenant leases to the sale and purchase of industrial complexes.