The attorneys at Abendroth and Russell, P.C. assist buyers, sellers, and lenders with real estate transactions. We seek to excel in both quality and service in real estate transactions. Our attorneys are highly qualified and work with a team of support professionals to ensure that residential and commercial real estate clients receive a prompt response to all inquiries and accurate and timely production of all required real estate documents.
If you are purchasing a home, our firm can help the buyer
- prepare the offer to buy
- examine the abstract of title
- render a title opinion
- coordinate the closing with your lender
- ensure that your purchase goes smoothly
Our attorneys also represent sellers who are selling their own home without the help of a realtor (For Sale By Owner, or FSBO)
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understand the purchase agreement
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advise you on the required seller’s disclosures
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prevent or cure title problems
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draft title transfer documents
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limit your post-sale liability
We work closely with local and national banks to act as the lender’s representative
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order abstracting or title policy
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coordinate the transaction between buyer, seller, and realtor
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conduct the closing with the borrower
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act as the escrow agent
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follow the file post-closing to ensure compliance
Our attorneys work with owners and developers of commercial real estate
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draft commercial leases
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advise owners and developers on critical issues
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assist with platting for commercial or residential subdivisions
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enforce commercial leases and fixture filings
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coordinate complex transactions for commercial property
Abendroth and Russell, P.C. provides expert assistance to relocation and REO (real estate owned) companies
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update the abstract and provide title commitment
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identify potential problems with a pre-sale title opinion
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verify mortgage payoffs, judgments, liens, and real estate taxes
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generate a settlement statement for the company
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manage the closing to guarantee compliance with the client’s requirements
We provide foreclosure services throughout Iowa for local and national banks, finance companies, credit unions, and insurance companies. Our attorneys also assist homeowners at risk of losing their home through foreclosure
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initiate judicial and nonjudicial foreclosures
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negotiate with homeowners to obtain deeds in lieu of foreclosure
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provide forbearance agreements to help a homeowner bring a loan current
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attend sheriffs’ sales on behalf of the client
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recover possession of the property post-foreclosure
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Contact the law office of Abendroth and Russell, P.C. for an initial consultation to discuss your legal needs. We serve clients in central Iowa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive, Windsor Heights, Johnston, Waukee, Ankeny, Altoona, Pleasant Hill, Grimes, Norwalk, Indianola, and Adel; and the counties of Polk, Warren, Madison, Dallas, Story, and Marshall. We provide state-wide legal services to protect creditors’ rights in collection proceedings for Iowa businesses and for national companies doing business throughout Iowa.
Abendroth and Russell, P.C.
2536 - 73rd Street
Des Moines, IA 50322
Telephone (515) 278-0623 | Fax (515) 276-1563
