Real Estate Closings · Title Insurance · Columbia, SC
Your closing,
done right.
Closing Attorney Derek Gillis and his staff give real estate buyers and sellers peace of mind with their closings. You will have confidence that your closing was done right.
Serving Columbia, SC & surrounding communities
- Licensed
- Title insurance agency
- Buyers & Sellers
- Full-service representation
- New Construction
- Builder closing expertise
- Peace of Mind
- Every closing, done right
Real Estate is often the largest investment that most Americans have in their portfolio. Given the unprecedented appreciation in the values of real estate, many clients find managing their homes and properties as vital as managing their more traditional investments. With title issues and complex mortgage products, it is imperative that legal representation be involved in order to prevent any potential costly mistakes.
What we handle
Services to fit most any real estate need
At Gillis Law Firm, we offer services to fit most any real estate need.
Traditional Buyers Services
Complete representation for buyers from contract review through closing — ensuring every document is in order before you sign.
Loan / Mortgage Closings
The average loan package is over 50 pages and full of legal representations that define obligations, conditions, and liabilities for the life of your loan.
New Construction Closings
Specialized closing services for new-construction transactions, ensuring builder contracts and title are properly handled.
Traditional Seller Services
Representation for sellers from listing through closing — protecting your equity and ensuring a clean transfer of title.
Title Examinations
Thorough examination of the chain of title to identify any encumbrances, liens, or defects before closing.
Title Clearing Services
Years of experience working with governmental organizations, homeowner associations, and developers to correct title matters.
Licensed Title Insurance Agency
Fully registered and licensed title insurance agency — protecting your investment against title defects discovered after closing.
Sub-Division Services
Legal services for subdivision platting, lot splits, and related real property matters.
Easement Creation / Modification
Drafting and recording easements, rights-of-way, and modifications to existing encumbrances affecting your property.
Why legal representation matters
Your transaction deserves expert eyes
Complex loan documents
In light of the lenders' trend in breaking the "cookie-cutter" loan molds and recognizing the need for tailor-made mortgage products to better fit the needs of their clients, there are an ever-increasing array of loan products and financing options on the market today. The average loan package is over 50 pages for the buyer alone, and is full of legal representations that define obligations, conditions, and liabilities that are in effect for the duration of your loan. With so many options, it is near imperative to have a professional working for you to review and explain the necessary documents that define the terms of your loan.
Title conditions & encumbrances
Many properties that are part of an organized subdivision are subject to covenants, conditions, restrictions, and easements that affect the user's rights with respect to their property. Likewise, many larger tracts that are not part of an organized subdivision have their own peculiar circumstances to watch out for. When you are paying consideration for your property, you need to know what strings are attached to your ownership. We have many years of experience in dealing with governmental organizations, homeowner's associations, and developers in correcting title matters.
Representing all parties
A seasoned real estate attorney can offer peace of mind in this often complicated transaction. Every person involved in a real estate transaction has their own set of responsibilities and duties. The buyer owes duties to the seller, and vice versa. The borrower has responsibilities to the lender, and vice versa. The landlord and the tenant are also reciprocal in their duties. We can help advise you no matter which role you occupy.
The firm
Derek Gillis
Real Estate Closing Attorney, Gillis Law Firm
Need a detail-oriented, professional attorney to handle your closing? Attorney Derek Gillis and his staff work to facilitate a smooth transaction and give real estate buyers and sellers peace of mind. You will have confidence that your closing was done right.
- Fully licensed title insurance agency
- Detail-oriented closing representation for buyers and sellers
- Years of experience in Richland and Lexington Counties
- New construction, traditional, and loan closing expertise
Ready to get started?
Need a detail-oriented, professional
attorney to handle your closing?
Contact The Gillis Law Firm and we will work to facilitate a smooth transaction.
125 Executive Pointe Blvd · Columbia, SC 29210
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Ready to schedule your closing?
Contact The Gillis Law Firm and we will work to facilitate a smooth transaction.
Office
Resources
- Real Estate Fee Sheet
- Authorization and Release Form
- Buyer's Information Sheet
- Seller's Information Sheet
- Corporate Buyer's Information Sheet
- Corporate Seller's Information Sheet
- Multiple Representation Letter
- Residential Property Disclosure Form
Additional resources including county tax searches at Richland County and Lexington County.