Burton & Vick, LLC
Attorneys at Law
Real Estate and Property Law Attorneys in Southern Illinois
Selling, purchasing, and owning real estate comes with many rights and responsibilites. The skillful attorneys at Burton & Vick, LLC can help you manage all of your real estate ventures.
Residential Real Estate Transactions
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A real estate attorney can help you navigate the purchase or sale of your home and ensure that you are properly represented and protected. The attorneys at Burton & Vick, LLC will advise you, as a buyer or seller, through the entire real estate transaction starting before the residential real estate contract is executed, continuing during the review and inspection modification process, through the mortgage contingency period and final walk through, and at the closing. Prior to the closing, we will go over the terms of the mortgage documents, review your financial obligations, examine the title insurance, and prepare the deed.
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Many homeowners now choose to sell their home on their own. The attorneys at Burton & Vick, LLC can help these sellers (or buyers of these properties) with agreements, contracts, deed preparation, and obtaining title insurance. We can help you avoid mistakes that could result in future problems or litigation.
ATG Title Insurance
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Burton & Vick, LLC is a proud member agent of Attorney Title Guaranty Fund, INC. As member agents with ATG®, we receive support and services from ATG® that allow us to give our clients high quality legal assistance with real estate transactions — including real estate title insurance.
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Purchasing real estate can be one of the most important investments you make and real estate title insurance can protect that investment. As an ATG® member agent, Burton & Vick, LLC will make sure your rights and interests to the property are clear, that transfer of title takes place correctly and that your concerns as a homebuyer are protected.
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Burton & Vick, LLC provides services to buyers, sellers, real estate developers, builders, mortgage lenders and anyone with an interest in a real estate transfer. We issue two types of policies—“owner’s,” which cover the homebuyer and “lender’s,” which will cover the lending institution over the life of the loan. Policies are issued at the time of purchase for a one-time premium.
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
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Working with a knowledgeable real estate attorney can streamline the commercial real estate transaction. The attorneys at Burton & Vick, LLC can assist you in developing a plan for the purchase or sale, identify potential issues with the property, prepare for any foreseeable conflict regarding third parties, and represent you through the closing process. Prior to closing, we will determine what certificates are needed, if licenses are required, go over zoning issues, and resolve any other regulatory matters.
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Burton & Vick, LLC can also assist commercial landlords with drafting contracts, leases, or rental agreements, as well as represent them in eviction, foreclosures, and mechanics liens.
Landlord and Tenant Issues
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Renting or leasing property can be a frustrating process for both the landlord and the tenant. The attorneys at Burton & Vick, LLC have experience in representing both landlords and tenants in transactions and disputes.
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If you are a landlord or property owner, Burton & Vick, LLC can assist you with drafting your contracts, leases, or rental agreements which can save you a lot of time and expenses later. We can also represent you in evictions, foreclosures, and mecahnics liens.
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If you are a tentant, Burton & Vick, LLC can advise you regarding any contracts, leases, or rental agreements into which you have entered or are considering entering. We can also defend you against evictions, foreclosures, and mechanics liens.
The following links may be useful to those owning, purchasing, or selling property:
Attorney Title Guaranty Fund, INC.
Illinois Code of Civil Procedure
Williamson County Clerk and Recorder's Office
Jackson County Clerk and Recorder's Office
Franklin County Clerk's Office
Contact Us
FOR A CONSULTATION
Phone: (618) 998-1138
Fax: (618) 551-2711
Burton & Vick, LLC
Attorneys at Law
1110 North Court Street
Marion, IL 62959
Burton & Vick, LLC offers the following additional services:
Estate Planning, Family Law, Probate, and Business Law