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Attorney Dean L. Johnson brings decades of real estate law expertise to every home purchase in Sonoma County wine country. Legal knowledge applied at every step — from contract review to closing.
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Dean L. Johnson has specialized in all areas of real estate law for decades. With an M.B.A. and J.D., his legal background is brought to bear at every stage of the transaction, with careful attention to the details that matter most.
Keep more of your money. Save thousands compared to traditional 2.5-3% buyer's agent fees. On a $1M home, that's up to $20,000 in savings for the same professional service.
Deep expertise in Sonoma County real estate. From Healdsburg to Petaluma, we know the neighborhoods, market trends, and what makes each area special.
We represent buyers exclusively and never take listings or represent sellers. This means 100% loyalty to you, zero conflicts of interest, and complete confidentiality throughout your home search and purchase.
Buyers come to us in different situations. Here are the ones we handle best.
Buying your first home is the largest legal and financial transaction of your life. An attorney-broker brings legal knowledge to contract review and disclosure analysis — with a focus on helping you understand what you are signing.
Buyers relocating from San Francisco or Silicon Valley know how competitive markets work — but Sonoma County has its own legal landscape: PTRA well ordinances, vacation rental regulations, and agricultural zoning. These are areas where legal knowledge matters.
Rural and agricultural purchases involve water rights, well permits, soil assessments, and easements that most agents are not equipped to analyze. Legal knowledge applied at the contract stage is particularly valuable in these transactions.
At 1% commission, you work with an attorney-broker who brings legal knowledge to the transaction — an approach that would otherwise require separate legal counsel at additional cost. That is not a compromise. It is a better value.
We represent buyers exclusively — we never take listings or represent sellers. No conflict of interest. No split loyalty. Your agent's focus is entirely on your side of the transaction.
California's AB 2992 changed buyer representation agreements. We are familiar with what the BRBC requires, when it applies, and what buyers should understand before signing.
Professional representation at a fair price. Our streamlined approach and legal background mean you get exceptional service without the inflated costs of traditional agencies.
Traditional buyer's agents charge 2.5% commission. Sonoma Lawyers Realty charges just 1%. Here's what that means for you:
Use your savings for upgrades, furniture, closing costs, or simply keep more money in your pocket. That's $15,000-$75,000+ that stays with you instead of going to inflated commission fees.