This program provides a step-by-step guide as well as practical tips to attorneys in purchases and sales of homes, covering: pre-contract issues such as dealing with brokers and property inspection; clause-by-clause review of contract drafting and negotiation, including mortgage contingency clause issues; mortgage financing issues; title and survey examination and insurance; pulling it all together at the closing; and ethical issues related to sales of homes.

Program Topics

• Pre-Contract Considerations
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation
• Mortgage Financing
• Title Examination and Disposition of Objections
• Survey Examination
• Ethics and Professionalism
• Preparation for Closing; Closing; and Post-Closing Matters

Program Faculty

Frank C. Sarratori, Esq. (Chair)
Pioneer Savings Bank
—Troy

Peter V. Coffey, Esq.
Englert, Coffey, McHugh & Fantauzzi , LLP
—Schenectady

Anne Reynolds Copps, Esq.
Law Office of Anne Reynolds Copps
—Albany

Susan Hoblock deVoe, Esq.
Ianiello, Anderson & Reilley, P.C. (IAR Law)
—Albany

James E. Prout, Esq.
Martin, Shudt, Wallace, DiLorenzo & Johnson
—Troy

Michelle H. Wildgrube, Esq.
Cioffi Slezak & Wildgrube, P.C.
—Niskayuna

Total MCLE Credits 6.5
Ethics MCLE Credits 0.5