>Are you going to make sure that everything is properly filed? Yes, also that's what the attorney keeps track of. >Are you going to keep on top of all the oth

>Are you going to make sure that everything is properly filed? Yes, also that's what the attorney keeps track of. >Are you going to keep on top of all the other people involved to make sure they're doing their jobs? Yes, that's what I had to do anyway, even with an agent around. >Are you going to go through 4000 pages of legal paperwork? No, and neither does anyone else. >Are you going to ride the sellers' asses to make sure the sale closes, so you aren't stuck homeless after moving out of your old place? Sure, if I have to. >There's nothing stopping you from hiring a real estate lawyer instead of an agent. I'm sure he'll be happy to charge you by the hour. Depending on the state, you're required to hire an attorney in any case.