Real Estate Services
Real estate transactions and disputes often involve significant financial and personal investment.
Whether you are buying your first home, developing commercial property, or facing a complex dispute, our firm brings extensive knowledge of Vermont property law, real estate transactions, and litigation to protect your interests at every stage.
Our Real Estate Services
Our firm assists clients with a wide range of real estate matters, including:
- Residential and commercial property sales transactions
- Homeowners’ association and condominium law issues
- Landlord–tenant disputes, including evictions and lease enforcement
- Foreclosures and debt-related property matters
- Real estate contracts, negotiations, and closings
- Eminent domain and government takings
- Zoning, land-use, and building permit issues
- Boundary and easement disputes
- Title disputes and quiet title actions
Real Estate Transactions
From initial offer to final closing, our firm handles all aspects of real estate purchases, sales, and construction. We ensure that your transaction proceeds smoothly and that your rights are fully protected. Our services include:
- Drafting and reviewing purchase and sales contracts
- Negotiating real estate agreements
- Reviewing financing and lending documents
- Conducting title searches and clearing title issues
- Handling zoning, land-use, and permitting compliance
- Representing clients at real estate closings
Real Estate Litigation
When disputes cannot be resolved informally, our firm provides strong advocacy in court. Real estate litigation often requires in-depth knowledge of property law, finance, and civil litigation strategy. We represent clients in boundary disputes, easement conflicts, title challenges, landlord–tenant actions, foreclosure defense, and other contested real estate matters.
Real Estate Negotiation + Mediation
Not all disputes belong in the courtroom. Our firm also serves as effective negotiators, helping clients resolve real estate conflicts through settlement or alternative dispute resolution. By addressing issues proactively during contract negotiation or early in a dispute, we often save clients significant time, cost, and stress.
Testimonials
What our clients are saying.
"I had an excellent experience at this office. From the initial consultation to the resolution of my case, the staff listened to all of my concerns and showed true professionalism. Lynne, in particular, was always responsive -answering phone calls and emails at practically any hour- and was very dedicated to making sure this entire process understandable to me, and that I knew what to expect at every step. Lynne's commitment to my case is what made me trust this firm."
"I cannot say enough about the attentiveness of Mr. Hal Stevens to my contractual problem. I felt he actually listened and then took time to walk me through the options which happily were resolved to my satisfaction. His clerk was likewise responsive and very quick to reply to my queries. Thank you!"
"I had a great experience with Harold Stevens and his team. Harold was professional, efficient, and made the whole process easy. Lynne Cullen, the law clerk, was also excellent. She kept everything organized, reminded me about my hearing, and made sure I was prepared. Everyone I dealt with was kind, helpful, and on top of things. They were exactly what I needed. Highly recommend."
"Lynne was fantastic to work with on my estate planning needs. She was knowledgeable, professional, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I don’t know what I would have done without her expertise. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for expert guidance - 5 stars."
"Lived in Stowe many years now in Colorado. Still owned property in Stowe. Stevens Law firm handled required legal documents and represented me at Closing. All while I was in Colorado. They were concise, helpful and at time patient! Would use them again in a minute!"
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