It is important to choose an attorney who is familiar with local real estate transactions.   Usually the real estate attorney charges a flat fee (providing that there are no unusual circumstances) for the entire transaction from contract signing to closing.   Ask your real estate attorney about their fees prior to hiring them.
Some of my clients have used the real estate attorneys on this list and have been very satisifed.
 Kevin Rielley | Delanty Lane and Rielley     518 Davis Street #201     Evanston, IL 60201     847-866-9371  fax  847-866-9382     kevin@evanstonlawyers.com
     EvanstonLawyers.com
Andrew Werth  |  Central Law Group           2822 Central Street     Evanston, IL 60201     847-866-0124  fax  847-866-0111     adw@centrallawgroup.net
     CentralLawGroup.net David Stringer      30 N LaSalle Street #3400      Chicago, IL 60602      312-372-2008      DavidStringerJD@yahoo.com
Kimberly Freeland      806 N Peoria St      Chicago IL 60642      312-506-0320      kim@kimberlyfreeland.com
      KimberlyFreeland.com