Description
The U.S. Embassy Nassau is seeking a real estate attorney to provide legal services for the sale of a property in Nassau, The Bahamas. The selected attorney will be responsible for providing various legal services, including title research, document preparation, and representation in the sale of the property. The attorney must be registered in Nassau, The Bahamas and have experience in real estate legal services in the area. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced, acceptable, and responsible quoter.
Some key services that will be required include:
* Legal Memorandum #1: a legal summary and flow chart containing detailed information on the steps associated with selling property in the host country
* Legal Memorandum #2: a detailed description of any requirements that the USG must notify the local government of, and any additional applicable host government approvals or certifications that are required by the local government
* Title Research / Legal Memorandum #3: a title search for each disposal property, and a report detailing any title discrepancies
* Legal Services: Document Preparation and Review: assistance in drafting and applying for waivers of registration, transfer, sales taxes or charges to which the USG is entitled to an exemption under international law and treaty
* Pre-sale Certification – Letter of Opinion: a written Letter of Opinion that the verification and the engineer’s or land surveyor’s report have been compared with the existing title record, and attesting to the certification statement
* Post-sale Certification – Letter of Opinion: a written Letter of Opinion that the deed is in the form approved and uniformly used in the country, the deed has been filed, recorded, and registered in accordance with local law, and the United States of America has now transferred the title to the buyer.