Buying/ selling real estate in Massachusetts can get you into a tangle if you are not aware of the formalities. This is where a lawyer should come in to the picture to help you with all the legal aspects, because each contract or deed you sign is legally binding. This means it has a lot of legal jargon attached that a lawyer can help you decipher. For instance, the Massachusetts law puts an obligation on the seller to disclose certain information to the buyer. Certain information can be withheld unless the buyer asks for it. The buyer, as well as the seller, should be specifically aware of their rights and responsibilities before entering into an agreement.