In the state of North Carolina, a real estate closing attorney is a requirement (NC Consumer Real Estate Settlement Protection Act §45B-11) and for good reason. A qualified attorney undertakes the many steps needed to execute the purchase, sale or refinancing of real property. Our attorneys work to protect your interests and to ensure you understand the process. Real estate attorneys review the contracts and prepare closing documents involved in the purchase or sale of property. We conduct title searches, title reviews, and offer title opinions. Our team ensures deeds are properly recorded and coordinate mortgage payoffs and vendor payments. In a nutshell, we take the worry out of the process for you so that you can focus on your next steps.

Henson & Hanks provides advice and counsel to clients in all aspects of real estate development. From commercial and residential real estate acquisition to land use planning and real property development, our clients can rest assured that their real estate transactions will be handled professionally and efficiently.

Our attorneys guide property owners through matters of site planning, variances, zoning, and special use permitting. When you are looking to develop land for a building project, it can be difficult to navigate the laws and regulations that apply to land use and zoning. Our experienced attorneys can provide advice on the applicable laws and regulations governing your project. We can steer you through the process of land development in Western North Carolina.

Western North Carolina is blessed with beautiful neighborhood developments both existing and those being developed. Our attorneys also have experience with the establishment and administration of property, homeowner and condominium associations. From developing bylaws and declarations to explaining the responsibilities of board members, we can assist homeowner associations and condominium owner associations.

Whatever your real estate needs, contact us today. We can help and you will be glad you did.