Unless you’re a real estate lawyer or title agent, these documents will likely be foreign to you, yet they require detailed and accurate completion. Buying a property isn't merely a “fill-in- the-blanks” transaction. For example, one mistake—in title work—could haunt the buyer long after the purchase. This situation occurred here in North Carolina. A property that sat on a double lot was listed for sale. The neighbor bought it intending to carve off a piece of the second lot to expand his yard. The seller then put the house back on the market, and it sold. Months later, a property tax notification revealed that while preparing new deeds for the properties, the expanded yard area was correctly registered in the neighbor's name; however, the house had been transferred to the home buyer. The new homeowner now owned both houses, while the neighbor retained his expanded driveway and yard. Fortunately, they were good neighbors and resolved the issue with just a few signatures. If circumstances had been different, it could have turned into a costly legal battle for the homeowner. A real estate agent routinely handles these contracts, conditions, and unexpected situations. They understand which conditions to apply, when it's safe to remove them, and how to leverage the contract for your protection. They will consult your real estate attorney regarding any legal matters.
YOU WON'T NECESSARIL N'T NECESSARILY SAVE MONEY
The point of not using a real estate agent would be to save money. Otherwise, why would someone turn down professional assistance in finding a home?
However, it’s unlikely that both the buyer and the seller will
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