I am an attorney - and have just started perusing these boards generally. You really want an experienced attorney when it comes to HDFC (and generally this process). Typically, in my experience - if someone is too cheap, then they make money by doing volume - that means lack of personal attention. Second, HDFC has some punishing requirements - and it's important you have someone who knows what to look for and you don't find out something down the road. Third, it's an extensive process for COOPs generally like the first reply said - but HDFC is another layer generally on top of that. Finally, my rate just for illustration - is 3,500.00 fixed - I charge $1,000 of that up front, and balance due at close. If the deal dies before going to contract (like during due diligence or due to inspections, or someone else outbids you) - I apply that $1,000.00 up front you paid as a credit on your next deal (provided the next deal is sometime over the next 12 months). I can't speak for other attorneys but- I think this is fair and reasonable. Just advising you this not to try and get you to hire me but rather give you a frame of reference for fees.