The Dalton FirmAttorney at Law · P.C.Real estate · Nassau, Suffolk & beyond
Long Island real estate attorney for buyers and sellers.
A home is the largest thing most people ever sign for. I review your contract, protect your deposit, clear title and stand with you at the closing table, so nothing about the biggest purchase or sale of your life is left to chance.
Where are you right now?
- Thinking about buying or sellingGet a plan before you hire a realtor, make an offer or list your home.Strategy session · $295
- You have an accepted offerSend me the details and we’ll open your file.Start your transaction
- Your deal is already in troubleA second set of experienced eyes on the contract and what to do next.Second opinion · $495
Session fees are credited toward your flat fee if you hire the firm.
What I handle
- Buying a home: contract review and negotiation, title, mortgage commitment and closing.
- Selling a home: contract preparation, escrow, payoff coordination, deed and transfer tax filings.
- Co-ops and condos: board packages, offering plans and the extra steps these purchases require.
- Estate sales: selling a home that’s part of an estate, working with the executor and family.
- For realtors: send a deal sheet and your client hears from me within one business day.
- Huntington & Suffolk County: local tips for buying or selling in the Town of Huntington, Suffolk transfer taxes and my Greenlawn office.
Flat fees, quoted up front
Residential closings start at $2,250, and co-op and condo closings at $2,500. You’ll get a written quote before we start, and title, recording and lender charges are listed separately so you can see where every dollar goes.
From accepted offer to keys in hand
- Contract review. I review and negotiate the contract of sale before you sign anything.
- Title and searches. We order title, review the report and make sure any liens or open permits are resolved before you close.
- Mortgage commitment. I track your lender’s conditions so the commitment arrives on time.
- Closing day. I review every figure on the settlement statement and attend the closing with you.
In clients’ words
An issue came up at the 11th hour that could have easily cost me six figures. Marianna caught a tiny detail that everyone else overlooked, literally right before closing.
Ryan Coyne · Google review
Throughout the process Ms. Dalton displayed extraordinary expertise and was consistently professional, informative and patient.
Janet Zagarello · Google review
Client reviews describe individual experiences; every matter is different.
Common questions
How long does a Long Island closing take?
Most purchases close about 60 to 90 days after the contract is signed. Cash deals can move faster. The closing appointment itself usually takes one to two hours.
What does a closing cost?
My fee is a flat fee quoted before we start. Other costs, such as title insurance, recording fees, lender charges and, for sellers, transfer taxes, depend on the price and the property. I’ll give you an estimate early so there are no surprises.
Do I need my own attorney if the seller or the bank has one?
Yes. In New York each side has its own attorney, and the lender’s attorney represents the bank, not you.
Do you handle closings outside Long Island?
Yes. Most of my closings are in Nassau and Suffolk, and I also handle closings in Queens and elsewhere in New York.
Can I bring someone to the closing?
Of course. It’s a big day, and having someone you trust beside you helps.
Not sure where to start? Start with a conversation.
Book a consultation online, or call the office. Evening and virtual meetings are available on request.