Experienced real estate attorney in NYC
As a lifelong New Yorker, Mr. Gerschel fully understands how challenging a New York City real estate transaction can be, whether you are a first-time buyer or a seasoned veteran. “I grew up on the Upper East Side, graduated from high school in the Bronx, and lived in Brooklyn after college,” he says. “I know New York well and understand the intricacies involved in buying and selling co-ops, condos, and brownstones. I pride myself on efficiency and getting into contract without delay.”
Many of our firm’s real estate clients feel that while fees are important, above all they want a detail-oriented attorney to guide them through the process efficiently. Our team has an extensive background in representing lenders in large complex tax credit transactions and enjoy clarifying the process and helping clients who may not be familiar with it or have never bought a home before. Our pricing is transparent and we do not add hidden fees.
Buyers
When we work with buyers, the first step is to review the Contract. We will make changes to protect you and do our best to ensure that you receive a mortgage with favorable terms in a timely manner. We also make sure that you understand the terms of the Contract and that it reflects your expectations.
We will also guide you the process of obtaining a mortgage. Our goal is to take a stressful process and make it as stress free as possible. At closing, we will go through all documents and make sure you understand what you are signing. You will leave the table with a closing statement and an understanding of all the costs and fees associated with your purchase.
Sellers
We will provide the Buyer’s attorney with a Contract as soon as we can. We will be in constant contact with the Buyer’s attorney to make sure that we are on schedule to close as expected. If there are any delays, we will check in with you and keep you in the loop. At closing, we will go through all documents and make sure you understand what you are signing. You will leave the table with a closing statement and an understanding of all of the costs and fees associated with the sale.