Selling a home in NJ with a responsive, detail-focused attorney

Turning an accepted offer into a closed sale

Once your home goes under contract, the attorney review period begins. Erik Mueller Law manages this phase quickly so your agreement becomes binding without delay. We coordinate with your listing agent, respond to the buyer’s attorney, and ensure the terms reflect your interests—especially regarding inspection repairs and closing dates.


Our Freehold office regularly handles sales throughout Monmouth County, including Marlboro, Manalapan, and Howell. If you are buying another home at the same time, we can align both transactions and closings on the same day. To see what buyers experience during this stage, visit buying a home in NJ for a complete look.

Where Sellers Benefit Most From Legal Guidance

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Attorney Review

Once you accept an offer, the attorney review period begins — a critical three-business-day window for your lawyer to approve or modify the contract. Our office reviews every term to ensure your interests are protected, deadlines are realistic, and obligations are clearly stated.


Tip: Even a simple sale deserves careful review — we make sure your deal closes cleanly.

If your contract was just signed, call today to begin attorney review.

02.

Inspection Responses & Negotiations

Buyers often request repairs or credits after inspections. We handle these negotiations quickly and strategically, focusing on protecting your net proceeds and avoiding unnecessary concessions. Our goal is to keep the sale moving while minimizing delays and disputes.


Tip: The inspection phase is where most deals stall — experience and timing matter.

If inspection requests just came in, we’ll help you respond confidently.

03.

Title Clearance & Closing Day

Before closing, we coordinate with your title company, lender, and the buyer’s attorney to ensure all payoff, tax, and document requirements are met. We prepare the deed and affidavit of title, confirm accurate closing figures, and stay available through closing day.


Tip: A precise, early review of title saves time — and prevents last-minute surprises.

Ready to close without the stress? Contact Erik Mueller Law today.

Title clearance, inspections, and closing documents

Before closing, our office helps sellers resolve title issues such as old mortgages of record, open permits, or liens. We prepare the new deed, affidavit of title, and all state-required documents for recording. When the buyer’s inspection results arrive, we negotiate reasonable solutions that protect your net proceeds and keep the sale moving.


Once the closing date approaches, we confirm payoff amounts with your lender and review the final settlement statement to ensure accurate figures. For an overview of how these steps fit into the entire transaction, review New Jersey residential real estate law services.

Selling and buying in the same move

Many Monmouth County sellers are also purchasing their next property nearby. Our office regularly coordinates both closings—making sure sale proceeds are wired directly to your purchase, and timing aligns with your movers and township requirements.


If you’re selling in Freehold and buying in nearby towns like Marlboro or Colts Neck, our Freehold NJ real estate attorney page explains how we manage simultaneous transactions.

Common questions about selling a home in NJ

  • Do I need a lawyer to sell my house in New Jersey?

    While not required by law, using an attorney is standard practice. The attorney review process allows your lawyer to make sure your contract protects you and that the sale progresses without unnecessary risk.

  • What does my attorney do during the sale?

    Your attorney reviews and negotiates the contract, prepares the deed, clears title issues, handles inspection negotiations, and attends closing or arranges pre-signing.

  • How long does attorney review take?

    Attorney review lasts three business days, but if changes are negotiated, both parties can extend it by agreement. Our goal is to finalize it promptly so your sale becomes binding as soon as possible.

  • When do I get my proceeds?

    Once closing documents are signed and the buyer’s funds are confirmed, proceeds are typically wired or given by check the same day.