New Jersey Real Estate Lawyer

Real Estate Closing Attorney Serving New Jersey

New Jersey's residential real estate market spans single-family homes in Bergen, Essex, and Morris counties, condominiums and co-ops along the Hudson County waterfront, multi-family investment properties in urban centers, and vacation homes along the Shore. Whether you are a first-time buyer in Englewood, an investor purchasing a multi-family in Jersey City, or a seller closing on a home in Montclair, an experienced New Jersey real estate attorney protects your interests throughout the transaction.

New Jersey real estate transactions differ from New York in several fundamental ways. Every residential contract includes a three-business-day attorney review period that allows your counsel to negotiate or cancel the agreement after signing. Closings are typically held at the title company's office. The seller customarily pays for the buyer's owner's title insurance. Municipal lien searches, smoke detector and carbon monoxide certifications, and certificate of occupancy compliance are standard requirements. Having an attorney who understands New Jersey closing procedures ensures nothing falls through the cracks.

At Agarunov Law Firm, P.C., we are licensed in both New Jersey and New York. Our Englewood office at 285 Grand Avenue serves clients throughout New Jersey, and our Manhattan office at 30 Broad Street provides convenient access for clients on either side of the Hudson River. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your New Jersey real estate matter.

Residential Purchases and Sales in New Jersey

We represent buyers and sellers in residential closings across New Jersey, from single-family homes and townhouses to multi-family properties. Our representation covers attorney review, contract negotiation, title examination, municipal lien search review, lender coordination, and closing attendance. For sellers, we handle contract preparation, title clearance, disclosure compliance, and coordination of all pre-closing municipal requirements.

Multi-family transactions in New Jersey involve additional considerations including tenant lease review, compliance with the New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act, rent roll analysis, and proper allocation of security deposits at closing. Investment buyers benefit from our experience with the legal requirements specific to income-producing properties.

Condominium and Co-op Transactions in New Jersey

New Jersey has a robust condominium market governed by the New Jersey Condominium Act, with developments in Hudson County, Bergen County, and communities statewide. We review public offering statements, analyze building financials, coordinate title searches, and represent buyers and sellers at closing. For new construction purchases, we evaluate developer contracts, warranty provisions, and public offering statement amendments.

Cooperative apartments in New Jersey are less common than condos but exist along the Hudson waterfront and in parts of Bergen County. We handle co-op purchases and sales including attorney review, board package preparation, building financial due diligence, proprietary lease review, and closing representation.

How New Jersey Closings Differ from New York

Buyers and sellers accustomed to New York real estate transactions should understand the key differences in New Jersey practice. The three-business-day attorney review period gives buyers a post-signing window to negotiate or cancel, a protection that does not exist in New York. Closings are held at the title company's office rather than at an attorney's conference room. The seller customarily pays for the buyer's owner's title insurance policy, reducing buyer closing costs. There is no mortgage recording tax or mansion tax in New Jersey. The realty transfer fee, generally paid by the seller, replaces New York's transfer tax structure. Municipal searches check for open permits and compliance issues that a standard title search would not reveal.

For clients purchasing or selling property in both states, our dual-state licensing ensures consistent legal representation without the need to engage separate firms.

Title and Due Diligence for New Jersey Properties

We coordinate the title search and review the title commitment for mortgages, judgments, liens, open permits, and other encumbrances. In addition to the standard title search, New Jersey practice includes a municipal lien search that verifies compliance with local ordinances, checks for open building permits, and confirms certificate of occupancy status. We work with the title company to resolve any defects before closing and ensure that clear, insurable title passes to the buyer.

Why New Jersey Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

• Dual-state licensing: admitted to practice in both New Jersey and New York
• Englewood office: our location at 285 Grand Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631 serves Bergen County and all of North Jersey
• Manhattan office: 30 Broad Street, 14th Floor, for clients who work in or commute to the city
• Direct attorney access: your transaction is handled personally by a licensed attorney
• Cross-border expertise: we understand the procedural and legal differences between NJ and NY real estate practice
• Responsive communication: every call and email receives a same-day response