Can we close other than title company or attorney ???

Can we close other than title company or attorney ???

Real Estate Agent · Stering, VA · Member since 2016 · 60 posts · 10 votes

Dear Community,

I met a seller yesterday. When I told him about closing cost he will be paying, he said, I cannot pay 2,500 extra just for title transfer and paperwork etc.

If we do not go to title company or any attorney for closing to save closing cost to seller?

Is it possible?

Please advise.

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Attorney · Winchester, VA · Member since 2015 · 726 posts · 387 votes
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Is it possible? Probably, depends on local laws. Is it a good idea? No. A thousand times no. There are thousands of little legal quips that could creep up on you if you do not have adequate professional representation when handling the conveyance of property; whether that be from a creditor perspective, a tax perspective, a corporate perspective, or otherwise. Find a local RE attorney to help you.

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  • Attorney · Winchester, VA · Member since 2015 · 726 posts · 387 votes
    10y

    Is it possible? Probably, depends on local laws. Is it a good idea? No. A thousand times no. There are thousands of little legal quips that could creep up on you if you do not have adequate professional representation when handling the conveyance of property; whether that be from a creditor perspective, a tax perspective, a corporate perspective, or otherwise. Find a local RE attorney to help you.

  • Real Estate Agent · Stering, VA · Member since 2016 · 60 posts · 10 votes
    10y

    Thanks Matthew. I am also in favor of letting relevant professionals to do their job instead of making mistakes doing by ourselves.

    FSBOs are like very greedy sometimes. No commission to realtors, no fees to title company, no taxes to state etc.

    Anyways, Many thanks again please.

  • Developer · Portland, OR · Member since 2014 · 732 posts · 490 votes
    10y
    Does the deal allow for any room for the buyer to cover the seller's closing costs?
  • Wholesaler, Rehabber and Landlord · San Antonio, TX · Member since 2014 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    10y

    Let him know that is what it costs whether you buy the house or someone else does. It can usually get taken out of his proceeds. It does not have to be paid up front. Also, you can split it with him. I am sure that 1250 is not going to brake the deal.

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