Before you sign
We read the contract first.
A purchase and sale agreement is generally binding once you sign it. We read the contingencies, deadlines and deposit terms with you while you still have room to negotiate. More on contract review.
Mancuso Carey / For home buyers
Make room
for what’s next.
Real estate attorneys for your home purchase.
Connecticut & Massachusetts.
A place to start
Before the signature,
a conversation.
Buying in Connecticut? Send us the draft purchase and sale agreement before you sign. We'll review it free, no charge and no obligation, and tell you what we see.
Talk to our team01 / The purchaseConnecticut closings
From accepted
offer to keys.
Most of a closing is preparation, the work that happens before anyone sits at the table. Here is where we step in, and roughly when. Most Connecticut purchases close 30 to 60 days from a signed contract.
Explore the closing processEarly in the transaction
Under contract, we open the file.
We order a title search: a deep look at the property's history for liens, unreleased mortgages, easements, and boundary issues. The point is to surface issues before you own it, not after. What a title search covers.
Once the search comes back
Title reviewed, insurance set.
We flag what the title search turns up to the seller's attorney, whose job it is to clear it. Most issues are fixable: a lien paid off, an old mortgage released, a deed corrected. Then we explain the difference between the lender's policy (which protects the bank) and an owner's policy (which protects you).
Week of closing
Lender coordination and the numbers.
We work directly with your lender on closing conditions and review the closing disclosure line by line, so the figures are confirmed and the wire amount is known well before you walk in. The goal is a settlement statement that matches what we told you.
Closing day
Sign, fund, record, keys.
We walk you through every document, check that nothing changed at the last minute, and oversee the transfer of funds. The signing itself is usually under an hour. The deed is recorded once the funds are available.
02 / The numbersConnecticut closing costs
See the
whole picture.
Want the number for your price and your loan? The closing cost calculator itemizes it, including title insurance and the town’s recording fees.
Estimate closing costs Read the full breakdownWhat makes up closing costs
- 01
Attorney fee
Flat $1,050 for most residential closings, in writing before we start.
- 02
Title insurance
One-time, paid at closing.
- 03
Lender fees
Origination, appraisal, credit report.
- 04
Recording and town
Filing the deed and the mortgage.
- 05
Escrow and prepaids
Property tax and insurance reserves.
03 / Your questionsAnswers before the table
Good questions.
Clear answers.
If yours isn't here, just ask. We reply within one business day.
More questions, answeredDo I need my own attorney to buy a house in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, a licensed attorney is generally involved in every residential closing. What's up to you is whether you have your own attorney representing your interests rather than relying on the attorney handling the deal for the other side. Most buyers in Connecticut retain their own attorney, and for good reason: someone at the table should be working only for you. Read more.
When should I bring an attorney into the deal?
As early as possible, ideally before you sign the purchase and sale agreement, so we can review the contract and flag issues before they're locked in. If you're already under contract, reach out the same day.
What does a real estate attorney cost for a buyer in CT?
Our attorney fee is a flat $1,050 for most residential purchases, quoted in writing before we start. It covers our legal work: contract review, lender coordination, and closing representation. Title search, title insurance, and recording fees are third-party costs billed separately, at cost. The attorney fee is one part of your closing costs, which for buyers in Connecticut typically run 2% to 5% of the purchase price. See the full breakdown.
How long does a closing take?
Most residential closings take 30 to 60 days from the signed purchase agreement. The signing appointment itself is usually under an hour. The timeline depends on mortgage approval, title results, and how quickly all parties respond.
The legal points above describe Connecticut. This is general information, not legal advice. Every situation is different. Reach out to discuss yours.
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