One of the most important early stages in many New Jersey residential real estate transactions is the attorney review period . Buyers and sellers often hear that a contract is “signed” but still subject to review by an attorney. That can be confusing for people who are buying or selling a home for the first time. In many residential transactions using the standard New Jersey REALTORS® contract form, the contract includes an Attorney-Review Clause . That clause states that the buyer or seller may choose to have an attorney study the contract, and if an attorney is consulted, the attorney must complete review within the time stated in the clause. See NJ REALTORS®, Standard Form of Real Estate Contract, Attorney-Review Clause : https://www.njrealtor.com/uploads/forms/Forms_Package_Watermark_Burned.pdf Understanding how attorney review works can help buyers and sellers better understand what is final, what may still change, and why deadlines matter. What Is Attorney Review? The attor...