Paying a RE Attorney

[Jazz Jacobs]

Hello all,

After doing some research about real estate, I learned how important it is to have a real estate attorney. However, my question is are RE attorneys paid for the transaction of  deals only ? or are they hired before deals are found and are paid to be on stand by ( such as paying them monthly) ? Also, would I need to pay to interview/consult with one? Is they other costs I should be weary of?

Thanks,

Jazz