Residential Real Estate

I assist clients with real estate closings in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs in all types of transactions, including: 

• purchases and sales of all types of properties (single family, multi-family, condo, co-ops)
• For Sale By Owner (“FSBO”)  
• New Construction and rehabbed construction purchase and sales from developers
• Brokered purchases and sales
• First time home buyers and sellers
• Foreclosures
• Construction contract negotiation for buyers or developer sellers

I handle purchase and sale transactions from beginning through closing, including:

• Contract negotiations 
• Home inspection issues
• Mortgage issues and the loan process
• Closing documents for buying and selling 
• Title insurance and survey issues 
• The Closing

For Sale By Owner (FSBO):

If you have a property to buy or sell and are doing so without a real estate broker, it is important that you have an experienced real estate attorney to assist and guide you through the process.  In this situation, a real estate attorney will take on additional responsibilities.  One of the most important responsibilities is negotiating.  It is sometimes difficult and ill advised to try to negotiate the price and terms of an FSBO (for sale by owner) contract because as a buyer or seller, the emotions of the deal can make even the most experienced buyer or seller act irrationally.  Without a real estate broker, the attorney as a go-between negotiator can take on greater importance.

Commercial Real Estate

I assist buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants and lenders with all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including:

• Purchase and sale of residential apartment buildings (6 units or more) and large complexes
• Purchase and sale of office, retail, and Industrial spaces, warehouses, and vacant land
• Leasing of office, industrial or retail space
• Drafting and negotiating loan documents on behalf of borrowers or lenders
• Negotiation of construction contracts

My services in these matters include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting, reviewing and/or negotiating purchase and sale agreements
• Reviewing and negotiating loan documents on behalf of borrowers or drafting and negotiating on behalf of lenders
• Assisting with due diligence analysis
• Ordering and reviewing title insurance and title related matters
• Ordering and reviewing surveys (including ALTA Surveys)
• Drafting, reviewing and assisting in corporate entity formation for acquisition and sale
• Advising and counseling on development issues
• Attending closings to make sure your rights and interests are protected

I have represented individuals, corporations, limited liability companies and estates, in their acquisition, sales, refinancing and development of every type of commercial property in Illinois and other states.

If you are in need of a real estate attorney, call my office at 847-433-9367.an@lickermanlaw.com .

Why hire Michael A. Lickerman

• I am an Ivy league trained lawyer with large firm experience in a small firm environment
• My clients deal directly with me, not a paralegal or secretary
• I answer my own calls to make sure I am easily accessible to all clients
• I return calls to clients quickly (usually the same day)
• I’ll keep you informed

 

Chicago Office 134 N LaSalle, Ste 200 Chicago, Illinois 60602	Highland Park Office 1380 Nyoda Place Highland Park, IL 60035
847.433.9367

 

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