Property Transfers, Deeds, Real Estate Agreements, Real Estate Disputes, Landlord / Tenant Issues, Leases, Mechanic's Liens
PROPERTY TRANSFERS: We provide legal services for all kinds of real estate transfers and sales. Specifically, we represent individuals that are buying or selling a property without a real estate agent for a $4000 flat fee (For Sale By Owner or "FSBO"). We also assist in other transfers of property via grant deed or quit claim deed, typically for trusts or transfers to family members. We are often called upon to give legal advice regarding property transfer issues or disclosure issues.
REAL ESTATE AGREEMENTS: We draft all sorts of agreements for individuals, couples and groups. Most agreements involve the joint purchase of real estate, such as a TIC agreement, or deal with property boundaries and permissions, such as an easement.
REAL ESTATE DISPUTES: We assist parties with all types of real estate disputes. We represent buyers, sellers, neighbors, homeowners and contractors. Whether it is a claim based on a failure to disclose issue, a neighborhood nuisance claim or a breach of contract, our goal is to attempt resolution in the most cost effective manner.
LANDLORD / TENANT ISSUES: We represent both landlords and tenants that are in need of general advice or need eviction services or eviction defense assistance.
LEASES: We
provide drafting and negotiation services for both landlords and
tenants that are looking to execute a new lease or revisit an old
lease.
MECHANIC'S LIENS: We assist both homeowners and contractors in following proper procedures to ensure that their interests are protected.
"My tax
accountant recommended Jean Shrem to assist with a sewer easement situation on
an inherited property. I contacted Jean via e-mail and she called me
right away. She investigated the situation, met twice with the neighbors
involved as well as inspectors and gave me excellent advice. I so
appreciated that she always called when she said she would (not my previous
experience with attorneys) and was prompt and efficient in providing
information and options. She was more than fair with her time and honest
in her dealings. The bonus was that she was completely pleasant and very easy
to talk to in the bargain. I would highly recommend her and I will most
certainly contact her again should the need arise."
~ Robyn G.
"I have known Jean since 2002
when she represented me in the purchase of my home. She is
knowledgeable, personable, and full of integrity. I have also known
Jean to be levelheaded in a dispute or negotiation. Jean performs
flat fee real estate transactions for buyers or sellers without real
estate agents. This is significantly cheaper than the usual broker fee
and I believe, also fairer. I recommend her to my clients,
because it is very rewarding to match a need to a solution. I think that
sums up how I feel about Jean - she's the solution."
~ KeAloha C.
"I really appreciate your real estate
knowledge, straightforward communication style and attention to detail.
For my transaction I liked knowing that I only needed to hire one professional but by hiring you I had both a real estate attorney and a real estate broker
representing me. I would
wholeheartedly recommend you to any other busy professional; I know that
you will deliver for them."
~ Jarod Buna, Attorney
APPLICABLE LEGAL TERMS:
Conservatorship Sale
Conservatorship
sale is a type of real estate sale where the owner is still alive but
is mentally no longer able to make her own decisions. Conservatorship
sales are often conducted through the probate court system and either
have independent administration or require court approval. Often a
buyer must put 10% down and must buy the home as-is in a conservatorship
sale. With a conservatorship sale, there are often very few disclosures
or reports provided.
Deed
A
document that transfers title to property. In California, we primarily use grant deeds, quit claim deeds or interspousal transfer deeds.
Mechanic's Lien
A
mechanism to allow a California contractor or other service provider to
place a lien on a homeowner's property in order to recoup payment for
services rendered. If done correctly, this process can be very powerful
and can allow the service provider to force a sale of the homeowner's
property in order to receive compensation for the provided services. If a homeowner follows proper procedures, a contractor is limited in his ability to file a mechanic's lien.
ProbateSale
Probate
sale is a type of real estate sale where the owner has died and did not
put the home in a trust. Much like a conservatorship sale, these
probate sales must then be conducted through the probate court system
and either have independent administration or require court approval.
Often, with a probate sale, a buyer must put 10% down and must buy the
home as-is. With probate sales, there are often very few disclosures or
reports provided.
