What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Before Closing in CNY

In Episode 2 of Sold in CNY with Ben Gray, Ben sits down with Ronda Akl of Akl & Associates Law Firm to break down the legal side of buying and selling a home in Central New York.With more than 35 years of experience as a real estate attorney, Ronda walks through what happens after a buyer and seller go under contract, including attorney approval, title work, abstracts, surveys, lender clearance, closing timelines, and what buyers and sellers should expect as they move toward the closing table.Ben and Ronda also discuss why closings in New York can take longer than in other states, how attorneys and title companies work together, what sellers should do before listing, why buyers sometimes get final numbers close to closing, and how wire fraud has become a serious concern in real estate transactions.Whether you’re buying your first home, preparing to sell, moving to Central New York, or working in the real estate industry, this episode offers a clear look at the behind-the-scenes legal process that helps protect everyone involved in a real estate transaction.