Leonard E. Sienko, Jr.

Nearly everyone, at some time in life, faces the need to buy or sell real estate. Because the purchase of a house is probably the largest single investment a typical person will ever undertake, any buyer or seller should carefully consider the practical and legal complications of such a transaction before proceeding.

If you plan to have an attorney represent you in your transaction, the time to consult one is before you sign anything — or immediat...