Real Estate Transactions for Business Owners & Investors
Real property is often a business owner’s or investor’s single largest transaction. We guide small business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors centralized in Southern California, with clients throughout the state, through the purchase, sale, and structuring of residential and commercial real estate — protecting your interests from contract to closing.
Who We Represent
We work with clients on both sides of a residential or commercial real estate deal.
Property Investors
Individuals and entities acquiring, holding, or disposing of residential or commercial investment property.
Business Owners
Entrepreneurs purchasing a location for their business, or selling property as part of a larger business transaction.
Builders & Developers
Parties structuring land and property acquisitions tied to a development or construction project.
Real Estate Matters We Handle
Our real estate practice covers transactions and counseling for residential and commercial property, including:
Purchase & Sale Agreements
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements for residential and commercial property, including contingencies, financing terms, and closing conditions.
Title & Escrow Review
Reviewing preliminary title reports and resolving liens, encumbrances, and other clouds on title before closing.
Investment & Exchange Structuring
Structuring acquisitions, dispositions, and like-kind exchanges to meet an investor’s timeline and ownership objectives.
Due Diligence & Disclosure Review
Evaluating seller disclosures, inspection reports, and property condition issues before a deal closes.
Easement & Boundary Matters
Resolving access rights, shared driveways, encroachments, and boundary line agreements that arise during a transaction.
Development & Land Use Deals
Structuring property acquisitions tied to a construction or development project, coordinated with our Construction Law practice.
Common Questions About Real Estate Transactions
Do you handle both residential and commercial real estate deals?
Yes. We represent business owners and investors buying, selling, and structuring deals involving both residential and commercial property, including investment and owner-occupied purchases.
What should I look for before signing a purchase agreement?
Key terms include financing and inspection contingencies, the closing timeline, what happens if a contingency isn’t met, and who bears the risk if the property is damaged before closing. A short review before signing can prevent a costly dispute later.
What is due diligence, and how long does it take?
Due diligence is the period when a buyer investigates the property — reviewing title, inspections, disclosures, and any leases or permits — before the deal becomes final. Timelines vary with the property and financing, but a straightforward transaction is often several weeks.
Can you help structure a 1031 exchange or other investment transaction?
Yes, we help structure the legal documents and timelines involved in like-kind exchanges and other multi-property investment transactions, working alongside your tax advisor or qualified intermediary on the tax-specific requirements.
This page provides general information, not legal or tax advice for any particular transaction. Structure, timing, and requirements vary with the facts of each deal. Contact us to discuss your circumstances.