Hello again. My name is Erik Martin and I am a reporter for a nationally syndicated real estate section published weekly in newspapers across the country (see past examples at http://www.gmnews.com/?s=%22by+erik+j.+martin%22). I have an other article that I’m seeking to interview realtors/agents, mortgage/lending professionals, real estate attorneys, and other housing experts for: STORY: LAW OF THE LAND: WHY IT'S WORTH IT TO HIRE A REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY. This article would explore the benefits of enlisting the aid of a real estate attorney prior to purchasing a home, where to find one, what to look for in an attorney candidate, and the risks of buying without their help. Below is a list of questions I’m seeking answers to. I can either conduct a phone or email interview (with the latter, please email me back full-sentence written responses that I can use as quotes). My deadline is noon central time, Tuesday, April 26.
QUESTIONS:1. What is the role and what are the duties of a real estate/property attorney?2. Why is enlisting the aid of a real estate attorney so important today?3. What are the risks/repercussions of not hiring a real estate attorney? What can go wrong? (please provide a real world or hypothetical scenario)4. What should buyers/sellers look for in an attorney—what characteristics/qualities/credentials/experience should they value?5. How should buyers/sellers search for the right attorney? Where should they be looking?6. What kind of questions should they be asking of attorney candidates and to what extent should they do their homework on this professional?7. Any other thoughts, tips or suggestions on this topic?8. What is your full name, title, company, city/state location, and email address?
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realtors/agents, mortgage/lending professionals, real estate attorneys, housing experts
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