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We bought our house with no agents at all, buyer or seller. We used a notary public to do all the legal paperwork. Savings: $20,000 (Canada). If you can possib
by cgh 9y ago
We bought our house with no agents at all, buyer or seller. We used a notary public to do all the legal paperwork. Savings: $20,000 (Canada).
If you can possibly avoid using a real estate agent, then do so. They may bring some value but it is not nearly commensurate with their commissions.
- jrs235 9y agoUntil you find yourself in a situation with contingencies that aren't properly dealt with. One could lose their earnest money or be liable for damages for breach of contact. Or possibly worse finding yourself in a situation where the deal falls through and your have no remedy or recourse because the "contract" you came up with is inside or not enforceable and are now homeless or scrambling to find housing.
- gaadd33 9y agoIf you are worried about the validity of a contract wouldn't retaining a real estate lawyer make far more sense than someone with no legal training?
- intrasight 9y agoThose sound line legal questions and issues, not realtor issues. Your lawyer will charge you hourly for their time.