Real Estate Law

Real Estate

The Ferrara Law Firm represents clients who need the services of a real estate attorney. We are an established and well-respected Charleston-based law firm that provides customized real estate services. Whether you are a buyer, seller, lender, or realtor, we’re here for you.
The Ferrara Law Firm is committed to helping you obtain the best results for your real estate legal needs, which may include one or more of the following areas:

Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Drafting, Negotiating, and Reviewing Real Estate Contracts and Agreements (including new construction or existing homes)
Title Insurance
Reviewing Offers
Real Estate Financing
Mortgages
Restrictive Covenants
Deed Agreements
Zoning, Land Use, and Eminent Domain
Liens
Easements and Right of Way
Adverse Possession
Encroachment and Encumbrances
Deeds
Quiet Title Actions
Homeowners Associations
Cooperatives and Condominiums
Residential Leases and Subleases
Construction and Improvements
Our real estate attorneys also provide real estate litigation services for clients who need legal representation to help resolve their real estate disputes, such as conflicts involving landlord-tenant disputes, breach of contract, title actions, and many other matters.

Sellers and Buyers:
Whether you are selling or buying residential property or commercial real estate property, our real estate lawyers are aware of the time restrictions that will inevitably arise. We understand that efficiency and speed are necessary to successfully complete your real estate deal, and our real estate attorneys have the legal skills and experience to effectively handle your real estate transaction.

The Ferrara Law Firm is well-versed in the laws related to real estate transactions in the state of South Carolina, and we will make sure that your real estate dealings are in compliance with these laws.

Realtors and Lenders:
The Ferrara Law Firm provides real estate transaction services for mortgage lenders and real estate brokers, including lender-borrower legal opinions, secondary market closings, title searches, and mortgage originations. Our firm also provides services to out-of-state clients who wish to complete a real estate transaction in the Charleston area.

Whether our real estate attorneys are drafting a commercial lease for your business or litigating a real estate dispute for you in court, we take pride in providing strategic legal solutions for our clients at a cost-effective price.

The Ferrara Law Firm provides effective, hands-on, personalized legal services to real estate clients in the Charleston area, including Summerville, Goose Creek, Hanahan, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, James Island, Johns Island, and surrounding cities.

 
Commercial Real Estate
Loan Transactions
Negotiating and drafting purchase/sale contracts
Land Use Issues
Title Insurance
Tax Deferred Exchanges
 
Residential Real Estate
Determining value of Seller's Title
Preparing sales transactions, mortgage agreements, closing costs, etc between parties
Recording documents and certifying the transaction with the lender and title insurance company
Short Sales/Foreclosure Defenses
Loan Modifications