A smart person once told me that using a RE attorney for a home purchase is not a wise idea. The issues are more procedural and don’t require an attorney (all the forms are standard, no legal review needed), plus attorneys are not really adept at managing the process of a home purchase. They could just get in the way. I agree with this logic.
I would recommend finding a good escrow agent. Such a person knows all the procedures and docs that need to be filed. Also, having an experienced mortgage broker and title agent helps, too. If everyone is making sure the next hurdle is crossed, it goes well.
I have done this before as a buyer, but only once and it went smoothly because our escrow agent knew what she was doing.
Using an agent that will do no shopping/previewing for you but who will manage the process isn’t a bad way to go if you can find a realtor to do the deal for 1/2% or 1%.
