An attorney specializing in residential real estate transactions can assist individual homeowners with the process of buying and selling homes, as well as with ownership issues that can arise after the sale. For most people, their home is the biggest single purchase they will ever make, and often their most valuable asset. Buying and selling real estate is complicated; a real estate attorney can explain the process and the options that may be available, as well as protect their client's interests, ensure title to the property is clear, and take care of issues that may arise after the sale.