Residential Purchases & Sales
Representation for home purchases, sales, first-time buyers, repeat buyers and sellers, multi-family property, and appropriate refinance matters.
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Real estate legal guidance from contract through closing.
Buying, selling, investing, or developing property? Work directly with Kevin Gagliano on contracts, closings, title issues, commercial transactions, zoning, and development matters throughout Orange, Dutchess, and Ulster Counties.
Find Your Situation
What do you need help with?
Real Estate Services
Practical legal support for the transaction and the property.
Real Estate Contracts & Contract Review
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, riders, contingencies, deposits, deadlines, and deal terms before you become committed.
Closings & Title Matters
Review of title, liens, easements, judgments, prior-ownership concerns, lender and title coordination, closing documents, delays, and representation at closing.
Investment Property & Entity Formation
Rental and multi-family transactions, investment-property purchases and sales, and LLC formation when connected to an ownership or acquisition strategy.
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Purchases, sales, agreements, due diligence, title, financing coordination, property-use concerns, and commercial transaction documents.
Zoning, Land Use & Municipal Approvals
Planning and Zoning Board matters, site plans, special permits, variances, subdivisions, lot-line changes, and municipal approvals.
Real Estate Development
Ground-up development, redevelopment, project planning, approval pathways, contracts, and project-level legal coordination.
Direct Attorney Access
Work directly with the attorney handling your transaction.
Kevin reviews and handles the legal work, communicates directly with clients, and guides transactions from contract through closing. Property, zoning, and development matters are handled with local Hudson Valley context.
Kevin reviews and handles the legal work
Direct communication throughout the matter
Local Hudson Valley practice
Guidance from contract through closing
Property and development matters handled locally
Real Estate Reviews
Experience clients recommend.
“Our multi-family property sale lasted nearly six months. Kevin stayed focused and responsive, explained my options, addressed my concerns, and earned my respect.”
Steven P.
“After more than 30 years as a Real Estate Broker, I found Kevin prompt in every communication and excellent in representing me on the sale of my personal property. I would recommend him to future clients.”
Charles B.
“Kevin Gagliano went above and beyond in helping us secure a condominium. He made the process easy and was with us at every point needed. It was a pleasure.”
John D.
What to ExpectStep 1 Step 2 Step 3
A clear path from first call to the next step.
Tell Kevin where you are in the process
Buying, selling, under contract, preparing to close, dealing with title, or pursuing an approval.
Review the documents and issues
Kevin reviews the transaction, contracts, deadlines, title concerns, or municipal requirements.
Move toward closing or approval
The firm coordinates the legal work, communicates with necessary parties, and explains the next step.
New York Real Estate
Real estate transactions in New York have their own process.
Attorneys are commonly involved early. Contracts, riders, contingencies, and deadlines can materially affect a deal.
Title searches may reveal liens, easements, judgments, ownership issues, or other matters requiring attention. Contract closing dates are often stated as “on or about” dates rather than automatic hard deadlines, depending on the agreement.
Residential seller disclosure requirements may apply depending on the facts and legal exemptions. Zoning and land-use approvals are highly local and may involve municipal boards, site-plan review, special permits, subdivisions, or variances.
This general information is not legal advice. The process and available options depend on the contract and facts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Real estate law questions, answered directly.
When should I hire a real estate attorney in New York?
As early as possible—especially before signing a binding contract or becoming committed to deal terms.
Do I need an attorney to buy or sell a home in New York?
Attorney involvement is customary in New York residential transactions. Buyers and sellers commonly retain their own attorneys for contract, title, closing, and related legal work.
Can you review a real estate contract before I sign it?
Yes. Kevin can review proposed terms, riders, contingencies, deadlines, and other provisions before you become committed.
What does a real estate attorney do before and at closing?
The work may include contract and contingency review, title analysis, lender and title coordination, preparing and reviewing transfer documents, and representing you at closing.
What happens if there is a title issue or my closing is delayed?
The issue must be evaluated based on the contract and facts. Some matters can be cleared or addressed through documentation before closing. Delays may involve title, lender, payoff, inspection, contingency, or document issues.
How long does a New York real estate closing take?
There is no universal timeframe. Timing depends on financing, title, inspections, appraisal, contingencies, documents, and the readiness of everyone involved.
Can you help with a commercial or investment-property purchase?
Yes, for supported matters including purchases and sales, contracts, diligence, title, entity considerations tied to the acquisition, and transaction coordination.
Can you help with zoning, Planning Board, or site-plan approvals?
Yes, where appropriate, Kevin handles Planning and Zoning Board matters, site plans, variances, lot-line changes, subdivisions, and related approval processes. No approval can be guaranteed.
Request a Consultation
Tell Kevin where your real estate matter stands.
A few focused questions help the firm understand your transaction or property issue before contacting you.
Prefer to speak with someone now?
Call (845) 527-6427