Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

There is a piece of land I would like to buy but I would have to get a quick claim deed . I kind of know what that is , but I am not sure how to portect myself . How would I go about getting a regular deed and how can I make sure everything is on the up and up .


Asked on 7/20/10, 8:59 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Graig Zappia Tully Rinckey PLLC

The process is rather simple, assuming you have an experienced real estate attorney handling your file. Of course, you could always do it yourself by obtaining the necessary forms from a stationery store, for example. Either way, you should draft up a new "Warranty" deed rand have the necessary papers recorded in the county clerk's office where the property is located. There is a fee to file a deed. The amount of the fee depends on the county. You will also need to file a TP584 form and an E&A form along with the deed. If the property is in NYC, you will have to prepare the form using an ACRIS account. The whole process, without an attorney, should cost less than $200.

By way of background, our office is a full-time real estate firm that handles these matters day in and day out. Please contact my office for further information. We would love to handle this one for you at a reasonable rate.

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Answered on 7/21/10, 9:15 am


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