At the very least, if you feel you must submit an offer to purchase before your attorney has the opportunity to draft or review the offer, be sure the offer provides an attorney approval/modification contingency provision granting your attorney a reasonable period of time (several business days) to review and possibly revise the terms of the offer.
Ideally, you should bring your real estate attorney on board before you make a purchase, and should consult with him or her before you sign any document. Retaining a qualified, competent real estate attorney at the outset can save you costly mistakes throughout the process. In recent years, the process of buying a home has become increasingly complex. In addition, assembling your team of professionals with care and consideration at the outset of the process will help you avoid making a rushed or regretful decision. Each member of your team – your real estate attorney, real estate agent, home inspector, and lender – has a vital role to play in the process. To protect that purchase, it is important that you work with knowledgeable professionals at each stage of the buying process.
Purchasing a new home will probably be the single largest investment of your life.