Ask how much experience your real estate attorney has and what firms or partnerships have they worked for or with. Don't be afraid to check references and at least phone the Bar Association and confirm they are in good standing.

Avoid real estate services that don't clearly indicate if you are being represented by an attorney or if they are just preparing the paperwork for you. These services may be almost as expensive as a legal firm but they cannot provide representation nor can they practice law.

Working with a real estate attorney gives you additional protection to ensure that you will not miss filing a form, getting approval or missing a step in the purchase or sales process. Since these errors can result in a missed purchase or sale, ensuring that everything is completed is very important.