Frequently Asked Questions

What is Timely Contract®?
Timely Contract is a lead generation system connecting qualified attorneys with homebuyers or sellers in an arms-length transaction. 

Is Timely Contract a law firm?
No. Attorneys working Timely Contract referrals are independently owned and operated businesses.

What makes Timely Contract different?
Timely Contract’s proprietary, branded legal solutions meet the legal needs of homebuyers and sellers and the aggressive contract deadlines of the residential real estate transaction. 

What is a TC Certified® attorney?

TC Certified attorneys have five years of real estate legal experience and are trained in four proprietary legal solutions.

What legal services do TC Certified attorneys provide?

TC Certified attorneys render the legal service most appropriate to the client’s legal need.

How does Timely Contract define “arms-length” transaction? 

Timely Contract refers potential clients to three TC Certified attorneys licensed in the jurisdiction of their property. Potential clients choose the attorney they are most comfortable working with.

Are TC Certified attorneys required to use one of the proprietary legal solutions? 

No. If traditional legal services best meet a client’s legal need, the TC Certified attorney should make that recommendation.

How large is the legal market for homebuyers and sellers?

Because of the novel nature of the residential real estate legal market, the size of the market is unknown. However, the need for legal counsel during the residential transaction is estimated at one in ten, and new industry revenue potential assuming a 1% market penetration is easily over $100,000,000.

Can I opt-out of referrals?

Yes. Take as many, or as few, referrals as your workload allows.

Do you use Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

No. Timely Contract is open to using AI but has yet to find a compelling application for its use. As independent practitioners, TC Certified® attorneys may or may not use AI in delivering legal solutions to their clients.

How long does it take to fill out the online application?

Less than three minutes.

How do I become TC Certified?

Four Steps:

1. Complete online application

2. View twelve training videos (view time less than two hours)

3. Provide:

1. 1. Firm name
   2. 30- to 75-word professional biography
   3. Head shot cropped square max 200 X 200 pixels less than 1 MB

4. Provide payment information

How long does it take to become TC Certified?

Roughly two hours. 

Can a firm become TC Certified? 

No. Certification is available to individual attorneys only.

What’s the cost to get TC Certified?

There’s no cost. You pay nothing until you receive your first lead. The cost of the lead is specified in the Conditional Use License Agreement.

What is the return-on-investment for Timely Contract leads?

Expect a minimum 100% return-on-investment. This result is not guaranteed but, even with conservative estimates, a 100% return on investment should be easily attainable.

How do I pay?

The Attorney Call Referral Fee is charged against your credit or debit card. The Fee is due once the referrals is emailed to you. Your credit or debit statement is your record of payments.

What payment processor do you use?

Timely Contract presently uses 8am LawPay as a trusted source of financial transactions for the legal community.

Can my Firm pay for leads?

Yes. Provide your Firm’s payment information when signing up to become TC Certified.

What if I haven’t heard back from a potential client?
Attorneys compete for Timely Contract clients as they do in the legal marketplace. If you’re experiencing less than a 20% close rate or not achieving 100% ROI, you’re advised to take a close look at your client interview and intake process for improvement.

Timely Contract wants you to be successful.
Business consulting services are available. Feel free to email ContactUs@reallegaladvice.com for more information.