Yes: in New Mexico, real estate attorneys need a state license issued by the State Bar of New Mexico / Supreme Court of New Mexico. You can check a name yourself on State Bar of New Mexico Online Bar Directory.
Real estate attorneys in New Mexico: what buyers ask
Do you need a real estate attorney to close in New Mexico?
The New Mexico statutes and Real Estate Commission rules read do not require a buyer or seller to hire an attorney for a home closing. Companies that hold escrow money for pay need a state escrow license (NMSA 58-22-7).
What closing costs does New Mexico law set?
New Mexico has no official typical closing-cost total. It has no transfer tax, recording in Bernalillo County costs $25 per document, and the Superintendent of Insurance sets title prices, such as $100 for a lender's policy issued with an owner's policy.
Check a real estate attorney yourself
- License required · State Bar of New Mexico / Supreme Court of New Mexico
- Titles you will see: Attorney
- Check a name yourself: State Bar of New Mexico Online Bar Directory
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