Do I Need a Foreclosure Lawyer?

Do I need a foreclosure lawyer?  This is usually one of the first questions you’ll ask yourself when you first learn that you’re about to go through the foreclosure process.  After all, who else will you turn to for help navigating all of the legal issues with foreclosure?  While it would be nice to have a clear answer to this question, it’s really different for every person.

A foreclosure lawyer really can be a great way to get expert advice.  They will certainly be able to tell you if you can stop foreclosure and how to do it.  The only problem with hiring a foreclosure lawyer for help is the expense.  It can cost you hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars to use an attorney.  So, what do you do if you can’t afford this?  Well, believe it or not, it’s actually possible to stop foreclosure on your own if you know what to do and where to look for free or low cost help. 

If you still want professional advice but can’t pay a lot of money, you may want to check into foreclosure counseling services.  Usually, these companies charge much less than a foreclosure lawyer and can give you great advice on what steps to take to stop foreclosure.  Just make sure that you watch out for scams.  Many so called foreclosure counselors are only out to take your money.  Make sure that you spend the time to research any company you’re thinking of using before you pay them a dime. 

Another affordable alternative to hiring a foreclosure lawyer is buying a book or online guide.  As long as you find a book or guide with current information, you should be able to get most of the information that you need.  Many of these books and guides have been written by experts in the industry, so you’re benefiting from their advice at a fraction of the cost they would normally charge you.  Some online guides even give you a step by step plan to follow, along with all of the forms you’ll need.

If you have zero money to spend, the best place to look is the internet.  There are tons of websites devoted to helping you stop foreclosure and save your home.  Some are even written by homeowners that have already been through foreclosure and want to help others in the same situation.  However, you do want to be careful about the information you trust.  Not everything you’ll find will be correct.  So, make sure that you double check any information before you use it. 

These are just a few of the ways you can avoid using a foreclosure lawyer and stop foreclosure on your own.  You can either choose to go the free route and find what you need online, or you can spend under $100 on books and online guides that will put you in the right direction.  If you have a larger budget, you can consider hiring a foreclosure counselor to give you advice.  The choice is all yours.