Real Estate Lawyer Interview Preparation Guide

A lot of times, especially with homeowners, there are going to be some questions and you’re going to interface with the person working on your case. “Determine whether you have a rapport with that person and whether you’re getting the kind of attention you want.

This gives you the opportunity to talk through a solid example of not only decision making, but also to explain how to involve others in making that decision.

This is one question that you know you are going to get so there is no excuse for being unprepared. Concentrate on discussing your main strengths. List three or four proficiencies e.g. your ability to learn quickly, determination to succeed, positive attitude, your ability to relate to people and achieve a common goal. You may be asked to give examples of the above so be prepared.

Many of the top advisors in the industry have designations such as certified public accountant (CPA), certified financial planner (CFP), certified fund specialist (CFS), chartered financial consultant (ChFC), chartered financial analyst (CFA), chartered life underwriter (CLU) and/or juris doctor (JD), and carry their Series 7, 24, 51, 63, 65, 66 and insurance licenses.

There are not enough affordable options to meet the needs of older adults who do not need nursing home care, but do need assistance at home or in an affordable assisted living facility. In addition, while the downturn in the economy has affected everyone, every catastrophe creates an opportunity for people who are unscrupulous; so seniors were particularly hard hit by mortgage-lending abuses. Many people who worked hard to pay off their homes fell victim to con artists who convinced them to take out a mortgage to pay off credit cards or other unsecured debt; and in many cases the terms of those mortgages were misrepresented. We see a lot of seniors who are facing foreclosure because they got adjustable rate mortgages with artificially low starting rates or loans with balloon payments they couldn’t pay.

If you’re asking for help with something simple like a purchase agreement, maybe you wouldn’t mind having someone with one to three years of experience,” Hall says. “But if you’re dealing with a real estate development or something complex, you probably want somebody with eight to 15 years.

This is a really open question but we would be looking for two or three specific pointers with solid examples of where they have made a difference. For example, this could link to our core competencies around accountability, collaborative team-working and effective communication.

This question is really about your self-esteem, confidence and career aspirations. The answer must be 'yes', followed by a brief explanation as to what it is about your career so far that's made you happy. If you have hit a career plateau, or you feel you are moving too slowly, then you must qualify your answer.

State how you are looking for a new challenge, more responsibility, experience and a change of environment. Do not be negative in your reasons for leaving. It is rarely appropriate to cite salary as your primary motivator.

Advisors should be 100 percent transparent when it comes to explaining their fee structure so clients fully understand how they are paid. They should define which portion of the fee is paid out to the firm and which portion is paid out to the advisor.

Does your advisor charge on a tiered rate system or does he or she receive commissions on the assets you invest? It's important to understand the commissions that your advisors receive and whether or not they receive payments from mutual fund companies or investment companies that they recommend.