Don't be concerned with the VA process, it's actually quite easy and painless. I have sold many homes using FHA and a few VA (I'm a realtor) and they are not much more complicated than a conventional mortgage. There is typically a home inspection but they are just looking for hazards (no GFI's in the kitchen or bath, stuff like that). Your realtor can tell you if there would be any problems. I wouldn't worry at all if I were you. You'll be in TV very soon! As to getting a lawyer to help, I would never tell someone not to use the services of an attorney, but you do have to understand, everything in the entire process, every form you sign, is drawn up by attorneys to protect the seller, purchaser, realtor and lender. The whole thing is quite standard. Talk to your broker, they can explain everything to you, that is what you are paying for. Remember, the broker is working for you, and that means the broker's legal department. Using a lawyer may not be necessary and will end up costing you a lot of money for nothing. The whole VA thing is just a way for your buyer to utilize the benefits he has earned, allowing him to buy a home with typically less money out of his pocket, that's all it is. The lender just wants to make sure the home is up to their standards and is worth the money being loaned. Good luck! Oops...just read your post about selling it yourself.......hmmm...maybe you should call the attorney....just hope his services are less than the money you are saving by not using a realtor.
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