Are you about to become a home buyer? If you are, here is a tip for you that can possibly save you money and a lot of grief.

Consider hiring your own attorney to review the sale papers on the property. Sometimes an attorney will be the settlement closing agent or as escrow agent to handle the settlement. Lawyers who do this will not represent your interests, since, as settlement closing agent, the attorney may also be representing the seller. So get your own attorney and he or she can help with the settlement and review all documents to protect your interests.

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