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Real Estate · Berwyn, Illinois

Real Estate Lawyer Berwyn IL: What One Does, How a Closing Goes, and Who Can Help

Real estate lawyer Berwyn IL: Chris J. Aiello, P.C. guides buyers and sellers through the contract, the City of Berwyn’s inspection and transfer stamp steps, and the closing.

What does a real estate lawyer do in Berwyn?

The lawyer reviews the contract and title and sees the deed recorded. Berwyn adds its own paperwork: the City’s transfer checklist says a property inspection is required for any property transfer, and a City ordinance requires transfer stamps, which the Collector’s Office issues at City Hall.

How does a Berwyn closing go?

  1. Order the inspection early. The City asks that it be ordered and paid for at City Hall at least 30 days before the transfer. The report expires after 6 months, and the required water service inspection can be scheduled at the same time.
  2. Gather the documents. A plat of survey ordered within 6 months of the transfer goes to the Compliance Department, and every buyer listed on the deed signs a buyer affidavit.
  3. Buy the stamps and close. Stamps are available at City Hall during regular hours, up to one half hour before closing. The Cook County Clerk’s municipal list shows Berwyn’s tax at $10 per $1,000 with the seller liable.

Why use a Berwyn real estate lawyer?

  • The 30-day inspection lead time is built into the closing schedule.
  • The survey, buyer affidavits and stamps are ready before closing day.
  • Where Illinois requires a seller's disclosure report, it reaches the buyer before the contract is signed (765 ILCS 77/15, 77/20).

Who is the real estate lawyer for Berwyn buyers and sellers?

The first meeting with Chris J. Aiello, P.C. is free and runs 30 to 45 minutes, and attorney Chris Aiello or attorney John Pizinger handles the closing personally. Read about our residential closing practice, or visit our Berwyn attorney page.

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