Property Tax Appeals and Real Estate Transactions
LAURA MOORE GODEK P.C.
Northern Illinois Attorney at Law
Laura Moore Godek, P.C.
913 N. Curran Rd.
McHenry, IL 60050
ph: 815.344.1965
fax: 815.363.1972
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Services
What does an Attorney do for you during your real estate transaction?
- Review and explain questions about your contract to purchase or sell
- Communicate home inspection repair requests
- Examine the title commitment and survey for defects and encroachments
- Monitor deadlines and request extensions for mortgage, home sale, home close and other contingencies
- Explain tax prorations and review other closing figures at the time of the closing
- Attend the closing to review and explain loan documents and ensure compliance with the contract
- After the closing, review the recorded deed and final title insurance policy for accuracy
Lowering Property Tax Rates
- Conduct research on the property for evidence
- An informal appeal process with the Township
- Assessor, and if necessary;
- A formal appeal hearing before the County Board of Review.
- Appeals to the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board
- Research to refute the assessor's evidence
Real Estate Legal Assistance
Prices vary on a case to case basis; however, normal real estate contract review and closing representaion fees are $350, payable at closing. Other services are available upon request such as wills, short sales, and real estate assessments.
Laura Moore Godek, P.C.
913 N. Curran Rd.
McHenry, IL 60050
ph: 815.344.1965
fax: 815.363.1972
godeklaw
