I should add that it isn't hard for ordinary real estate transactions, as the contracts are pretty standard boilerplate. If there's anything unusual about it, s

I should add that it isn't hard for ordinary real estate transactions, as the contracts are pretty standard boilerplate. If there's anything unusual about it, such as easements, water rights, unclear borders, weird covenants, by all means get a lawyer involves. If you're at all uncomfortable or confused by the deal, get a lawyer. Don't wing it and then blame the other party. If you're buying an $800,000 house, often the most important investment in a person's life, spending a day reviewing the deal is a trivial incremental investment.