ContractsHomebuying Glossary

Attorney Review

A period, common in some states, when a lawyer can review and modify a signed contract before it's final.

In plain English

In attorney-review states, once a purchase agreement is signed, each party's attorney has a defined window (often 3 business days) to review, approve, or request changes — the contract isn't fully binding until this period ends.

Why it matters

If you're buying in an attorney-review state, having a real estate attorney lined up before you make an offer keeps this window from feeling rushed.

Where you'll run into it

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