ENGAGEMENT LETTER - REAL ESTATE

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[DATE]

[CLIENT NAME]
[CLIENT ADDRESS]

Re: Engagement for Real Estate Matter - [PROPERTY ADDRESS]
Dear [CLIENT NAME]:

Thank you for choosing [LAW FIRM NAME] (the "Firm"). This letter confirms our engagement and summarizes the scope and key terms of representation in your real estate matter (the "Matter").

1. Scope of Representation

The Firm will represent you in connection with:
☐ Purchase/sale transaction
☐ Lease negotiation or review
☐ Title issue or curative work
☐ Eviction or tenancy dispute
☐ Other: ________________________

Excluded unless agreed in writing: tax advice, surveying, inspections, engineering, and unrelated litigation.

2. Fees and Costs

Your fees are governed by the attached Fee Agreement. You are responsible for costs such as filing fees, recording fees, service of process, and third-party vendor charges.

3. Client Responsibilities

You agree to provide complete and accurate information and timely decisions. You will promptly share all notices and correspondence.

4. No Guarantee

The Firm cannot guarantee any outcome or closing.

5. Termination

You may terminate this engagement at any time. The Firm may withdraw as permitted by applicable rules. Fees and costs incurred through termination remain due.

6. File Retention

The Firm will retain your file for [NUMBER] years after the Matter concludes, then may destroy it consistent with applicable rules.

7. Dispute Resolution

Fee disputes may be subject to bar-sponsored arbitration or mediation. Any additional dispute resolution provisions are set forth in the Fee Agreement, if applicable.

8. Acknowledgment and Acceptance

Please sign below to confirm your agreement to this engagement letter and the attached Fee Agreement.

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Agreed and accepted:

______________________________ ______________________________
[CLIENT NAME] [ATTORNEY NAME], [LAW FIRM]
Date: ________________________ Date: ________________________
Enclosures: Fee Agreement; Required State Disclosures