Buying and selling real estate in Nassau County, Hempstead, Hewlett, Valley Stream, Long Island, NY, and the surrounding areas is a complex series of events and includes a lot of documents that different people need to sign. And when it comes to those documents, having third party verification with notary services from the Law Offices of Aaron I. Katsman, P.C. can often make a difference if issues arise later after all is said and done. Most people don’t realize the impact that notary services can have on real estate transactions, and the fact that an attorney uses them should provide plenty of reason to want to have them involved. There are several myths, or misunderstandings, when it comes to notary services, and while they may seem like just a passive participant carrying out a few tasks, they are checking things to ensure proper compliance. Contact us today to learn more about how notary services help to keep the real estate transaction on the up and up.
Are Notaries Just There to Make Things ‘Official’?
This is what most people assume is the case when notaries are involved. Real estate fraud is a big deal because of the large amounts of value involved, and part of what notary services do is to verify the identity of the signers to prevent fraud. This is good for lenders, buyers, sellers, and others involved in the transaction. And when documents are not complete, the notary will not notarize them; all fields must be filled in before notary services will affix their stamp.
Notary services are also another line of defense when it comes to coercion of signers. Many times, seniors or other vulnerable parties can be intimidated or coerced into signing. Notary services are also able to travel, which means that when a real estate transaction is being finalized, notary services can go to the location where things are happening, which saves time and effort.
Keeping The Paperwork Organized
When it comes to closing day for a real estate transaction, the amount of paperwork is large. Different documents all need to be signed by a number of people, and having a notary service there to help walk everyone through the process to ensure that all documents are signed properly with all details filled out keeps the process smooth. Notary services are another layer of protection for all parties involved so that there are no surprises.
With all of the many moving parts and pieces in a real estate transaction in Nassau County, Hempstead, Hewlett, Valley Stream, Long Island, NY, and the surrounding areas, having notary services present to ensure that all of the important paperwork is properly filled out and signed is an important safeguard. At the Law Offices of Aaron I. Katsman, P.C., we regularly work with notary services for all of our real estate transactions. Contact us today for all of your real estate legal needs.