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⚖ New York Real Estate Due Diligence

NY Real Estate
Contract Issue Spotter

Answer 12 questions about your transaction to identify potential legal, title, or closing concerns before signing — and know exactly what to discuss with your attorney.

🗽 New York is an attorney state. Every real estate contract should be reviewed by a licensed NY attorney before signing.
Educational Tool Only. This interactive checklist is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Results are not a substitute for professional legal counsel.
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Why This Matters in New York

New York is one of the few states in the country that requires real estate transactions to be handled by licensed attorneys. Unlike many other states, in New York, attorneys — not real estate agents — review and negotiate contracts, handle title concerns, manage closing requirements, and protect buyers and sellers throughout the transaction. Even "simple" transactions can carry hidden legal or title complications that are not visible without professional review.

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Transaction Issue Checklist

Answer each question based on what you currently know about the property and transaction. If you are unsure, answer "Yes" to flag it for discussion.

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1
Will anyone remain in the property after closing? High
2
Are there tenants currently occupying the property? High
3
Are fences, sheds, walls, or driveways located near property lines? Medium
4
Is the property part of an estate, foreclosure, or trust sale? High
5
Does the buyer need to sell another property before completing this purchase? Medium
6
Are there any known survey, access, easement, or boundary concerns? High
7
Are repair promises or inclusions being discussed verbally (outside the contract)? Medium
8
Does the transaction involve a mortgage contingency? Medium
9
Is anyone using part of this property or a neighboring property in a way that may not be formally documented? High
10
Has a recent survey of the property been reviewed by anyone involved in the transaction? Medium
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Are there any shared driveways, private roads, or informal access arrangements associated with the property? Medium
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Are there any known disputes, liens, violations, or legal proceedings involving the property? High

NY Real Estate Contract Issue Spotter — Summary

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