Every home purchase is unique, however, the fundamental phases are typically as follows:

1. In New Jersey, a Buyer makes an offer on a property by signing and submitting a proposed Contract to the Seller. If the Seller accepts the offer, the Seller countersigns the Contract and returns same to the Buyer. 

2. It is important to retain Michalski-Ottens Law to review the Contract. Contact Michalski-Ottens Law by calling 973.248.3389 or email us at olivia@ottenslaw.com as soon as you receive a fully executed Contract. 

3. Once we receive the signed Retainer, we can begin our representation of you. We will review the fully executed Contract, send a letter to the Seller’s Attorney proposing changes to the Contract and negotiate such changes until a final agreement is reached. 

4. You should submit your mortgage application to obtain your mortgage commitment. This can be an extensive process so it is important to start early and work closely with your lender. 

When selling your home, there are phases a Seller goes through and we are here to guide you along.

1.When the offer comes in from the Buyer and is acceptable to you, countersign the Contact and return same to the Buyer. 

2. Contact Michalski-Ottens Law after you countersign the Contract.  Give us a call to retain us at 973.248.3389 or email us at olivia@ottenslaw.com. 

3. Once we receive the signed Retainer, we can begin our representation of you. We will review the fully executed Contract, send a letter to the Buyer’s Attorney proposing changes to the Contract and negotiate such changes until a final agreement is reached. 

4. Buyer will apply for a mortgage and begin the inspection process. 

5. You will be required to provide Buyer with a Certificate of Continued Occupancy or Smoke and Carbon Dioxide Detector Certificate.  We are here to help you obtain said certificates and can guide you along should any issues arise.