The Real Estate Weekly Vol. 25 Vol. 25 Issue 28 | Page 5

JULY 10, 2014 VOL. 25, NO. 28 REAL ESTATE WEEKLY™ 5 Get answers to legal questions about real estate ... Email your questions to [email protected] and we’ll get a real real estate attorney to answer them. Seriously. the question: I'm building a new home ... so how do I need to protect myself legally in dealing with a contractor? the answer: Of course you will want to have a well-crafted contract that clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of each party. To make sure these legal matters are in order you should have the contract reviewed by an attorney before singing it. While a good attorney and a strong contract will protect you legally some of the best protection you can have is the practical kind that comes from quality due diligence prior to execution of the contract. You should look at the background of the builder: checking with the State to see if any complaints have been filed there against the builder’s license, go see other homes they have built and talk to those past customers for references. Phillip C. Price This is an advertisment and should not be considered a legal opinion between an attorney and a client. Call an attorney. Real Estate Closings *Affordable *Experienced *Accessible When your Agent or Lender asks who your Attorney is, tell them Phillip C. Price. Barrett W. McFatter, Associate [email protected] 828-633-2374 www.phillippricelaw.com