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Originally Posted by BrianL99

You're making an investment likely over $300,000 and considering trusting the transaction to a Clerk in a Title Office ... hired by the other party?

Get a lawyer.

I'm not too sure they really need their own attorney. What is your problem with a "clerk" in a title company? The closing agent verifies the closing papers and the HUD-1, and I am sure as long as the closing statement shows a clear title and there is nothing "new" written in, I don't see a problem. A buyer receives the closing statement ahead of closing, so they know exactly what their check amount is, and they have a contract previously signed to refer to anything written in, so they are aware of all details.