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Old 01-03-2023, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Most buyers do not hire an attorney. The most important thing to get right is the sales contract. After that, the closing is pretty routine, and the closing company and all real estate agents are bound by Florida law to treat both the buyers and sellers in an ethical manner. If you do hire an attorney, I would be sure to get the attorney to agree to a fixed fee for his/her services. If you pay them by the hour, you may be very surprised by the final fees.
If you buy a pre-owned home from a FISBO you should hire an attorney before you sign a contract!