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Residential and Commercial Real Estate Law

Our attorneys at Klatt Law Firm, P.C. provide real estate legal services to a variety of clients with diverse interests. Over the years we have represented all type of real estate clients, including:
  • Buyers and sellers
  • Contractors
  • Developers
  • Financial institutions
  • Landlords
  • Lenders and financial institutions
  • Real estate offices
  • Real estate settlement, closing and abstracting offices
  • Tenants
Whether you are buying your first home, selling investment property, or managing a complex commercial transaction, real estate decisions affect your finances, your timeline, and your peace of mind. Having an attorney Waterloo, IA clients know they can depend on means you have someone who can explain the legal details in plain language, help you spot potential risks early, and guide you toward a smooth closing. Because our firm serves a wide range of clients, we understand each party’s perspective and can anticipate practical issues that often surface before, during, and after a deal.

How We Support Your Transaction From Start to Finish

Real estate matters usually move through predictable stages, and it helps to have a steady legal partner at each one.

  1. Pre-contract planning: We discuss goals, contingencies, deadlines, and financing needs, then help align your expectations with market realities.
  2. Contract drafting and review: We review or prepare purchase agreements, addenda, and disclosures, and we explain the meaning of key provisions so there are no surprises.
  3. Due diligence and title: We coordinate title work, address curative needs, and work with relevant offices to keep the process moving on schedule.
  4. Closing coordination: We confirm that documents are accurate, funds are properly handled, and closing conditions are satisfied.
  5. Post-closing support: If issues arise after closing, we provide advice on next steps, from clarifying obligations to addressing property disputes.



This full-cycle approach is designed to help you feel informed and prepared, not rushed or in the dark.

The Real Estate Legal Services You Need

Full statewide real estate and property law legal services, including:
  • Commercial and residential transactions
  • Drafting of real estate documents, including contracts, leases, deeds, mortgages, notes, condominium and property development documentation
  • Preliminary and final title options
  • Real estate default and title curative services
  • Title assurance services and products, including Iowa Title Guaranty polices and products
  • Real estate litigation services, including foreclosures, quiet title proceedings, partition proceedings and real estate-related disputes.
 Our team assists with document preparation and review so your agreements reflect your intentions and comply with Iowa law. For buyers and sellers, that often includes purchase agreements, financing documents, and closing packages. For landlords and tenants, it may involve lease drafting, amendments, and enforcement guidance. For developers and contractors, we help organize project documentation, allocate risk appropriately, and coordinate with lenders and title professionals.

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Practical Guidance for Common Real Estate Situations


Because we represent a variety of real estate participants, we routinely help clients prepare for scenarios that frequently come up in Iowa transactions:


  • Multiple offers or fast-moving deals: We help you evaluate terms quickly and choose a path that supports your goals.
  • Inspection concerns: We explain options for negotiations, credits, and repairs, and we document outcomes clearly.
  • Financing timelines: We coordinate with lenders and closing agents to align contingencies and closing dates.
  • Boundary and access questions: We review surveys and recorded documents to clarify easements, encroachments, or shared drive concerns.
  • Association and development issues: We review governing documents, restrictions, and assessment obligations so you know what to expect.

This practical, step-by-step guidance can make a complex process feel manageable and less stressful.


Support for Landlords and Tenants


Leases are more than a monthly payment and a move-in date. Clear language about maintenance, improvements, insurance, and remedies helps avoid conflict later. We advise landlords on lease structure and compliance and help tenants understand their rights and responsibilities before they sign. When questions arise during a tenancy, an experienced attorney Waterloo, IA renters and property owners rely on can offer options that aim to resolve disputes efficiently.




For Developers, Contractors, and Real Estate Professionals


Project timelines and budgets depend on clear contracts and predictable processes. We help draft, review, and negotiate agreements that allocate risk appropriately, define responsibilities, and address change management. For real estate offices and closing professionals, we provide responsive communication and document support that keeps the transaction moving toward a timely closing.

Litigation When It Is Necessary


Most real estate matters resolve through careful drafting, clear communication, and diligent follow-through. When disputes do arise, our litigation services are available for foreclosures, quiet title, partition actions, and other real estate-related disputes listed above. We explain your options, discuss the likely timeline, and work to pursue a practical outcome. Having an attorney Waterloo, IA clients can consult early often helps narrow issues before they escalate.


Fill out our online form to request a call back from our office and schedule an appointment with an experienced attorney in Waterloo, IA. Virtual consultations are available now as well. If you prefer to start with a brief call, we can discuss your goals and the documents you may need, then coordinate next steps with a real estate attorney Waterloo, IA buyers, sellers, and property owners can count on.

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