RALEIGH REAL ESTATE LAW: EST. 2017

COURTESY OF HARD WORK, GRIT, AND LOTS OF COFFEE

(and wine)

A NOTE FROM OUR FEARLESS LEADER,

Katie Dowell

A few years into my career, I swapped suits for yoga pants and stuffy formality for a business that screams HELL YES to the good stuff: innovation, creativity, convenience for my clients, and of course, plenty of fun.

As a newly minted attorney, I quickly discovered that real estate law desperately needed a breath of fresh air. Closing attorneys were like the Great and Powerful Oz, only pulling back their mysterious curtains to sign closing paperwork. Meanwhile, I was well aware of just how much work actually goes on behind the scenes in a closing. I also knew how frustrating it was for clients to feel so in the dark about the closing process, which was already stressful and shrouded in mystery.

On top of that, there were the technical hurdles that made the process into even more of a nightmare.

As a working mom and a business owner, I know that the last thing anyone needs is extra stress and, well, more work. So I set out to start my own law firm, so I could make the life-changing experience of buying or selling a home easier for my tribe.

THE RALEIGH REAL ESTATE LAW MVP EXPERIENCE

Think of working with us as a five-star resort experience. Because our clients are the real MVPs - the reason we exist in the first place - we offer amenities you just don’t see at other firms.

No scheduling battles just to get a wet signature. No clunky fax machines. No print-sign-scan-email charades. As much as we can, we take the entire closing process to the virtual realm, so you can expect lots of quick e-signatures, seamless Zoom closings, and snappy text exchanges. (But if you’re old school, don’t worry: we’ve got you covered, and we can send you home with all the paper and wet signatures you could possibly want.)

And if you can’t make it to our office for the closing? No problem. We offer mobile closings, so we will come to you if you’re in a scheduling pinch.

Rest assured that your highly sensitive information will be kept safe, 100% of the time. We comply with ALTA’s best practices, meaning that all data sent via email is bank-level security encrypted (in accordance with federal law).

The best part? We cover all data encryption costs. That’s right: you don’t have to shell out just to ensure your information will be protected. We use only the best products – and we won’t upcharge you for them.

If you’ve ever been through a closing before, you probably already know the process can be fraught with surprises – and not someone-in-the-Starbucks-drive-thru-paid-for-your-latte surprises. I mean surprises to the tune of unanticipated fees, scheduling nightmares, and closing delays. More like, someone’s-kid-pooped-in-the-pool surprises.

And with something as serious as a real estate transaction with property and cash at stake, this is just not okay. Real estate law is all about expecting the unexpected. Read: things can go sideways FAST. That’s why you need an attorney who will prepare you for every possible contingency.

From the moment you first engage us to the close of your transaction, you can expect clear communication from our team. Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, we will send you a detailed email outlining every step of the process so you know what to expect at every turn.

Not to mention, if you work with us, an attorney will be actively involved in every step of the process. The bait-and-switch isn’t our thing: you will have direct access to us throughout the whole transaction and we will guarantee a response.

Work is work, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be comfortable, approachable, and fun. We have a good time around here, so when you come in, you’ll immediately know that we’re different. We don’t wear seersucker suits and sit in fancy upholstered chairs.

We’re professional, but we want you to feel comfortable. We are normal people who just happen to provide exceptional legal service – without the intimidating formality you can expect from most lawyers.

Don't let our laid back approach fool you, though. We take our work seriously. We love what we do, and we’re damn good at it.

But hey, don't take our word for it.

BASED IN NORTH RALEIGH, RALEIGH REAL ESTATE LAW SERVES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUYERS, SELLERS, AND DEVELOPERS IN THE TRIANGLE REGION.