WISCONSIN REAL ESTATE ATTORNEYS

You've signed the offer. The inspection is done. Your financing is approved. Now comes closing day — and if you've hired a Wisconsin real estate attorney, you may be wondering: what exactly does the attorney do between now and the moment you get the keys? It's a fair question. Most people hire a Wisconsin real estate attorney because they know it's the right thing to do, not because they have a clear picture of what representation actually looks like in practice. This post wa

If you're buying or selling a home in Wisconsin, you've probably wondered whether you need a real estate attorney — and if so, what it's going to cost you. Wisconsin is not a state that legally requires an attorney at closing, which means hiring one is your choice. For many people it's the right choice and it's often more affordable than people expect, and the protection it provides is well worth it. Moreover, the cost of good representation typically saves you much more mone

Wisconsin is currently the only state where homeowners cannot list properties "For Sale By Owner" (FSBO) directly on Zillow. This is because Zillow is a licensed real estate brokerage in Wisconsin, and Wis. Stat. § 452.136(3) prohibits any licensed firm from advertising a property unless they are the designated "listing firm." Since a FSBO seller does not have a listing contract with Zillow, the platform cannot legally host the ad without violating Wisconsin’s strict advertis