Realtors that are under agency are legally obligated to represent one or the other (or can be neutral). On occasion in ‘dual’ agency both sides, are being ‘serviced’ with full disclosure to each party. That’s the way it is in Missouri. But the advice regarding seeking an attorney is absolutely valid but attorneys are not looked at any more favorably than Realtors (at least that’s been my experience). Most of my clients do not wish to seek out an attorneys advice.
It does not do your profession on bit of good to adverstise now might be a good time to buy with the market still headed south. As a note of truth, I was a member of the board realtors for years as well as the chamber of commerce, I am ashame of both.
“Most of my clients do not wish to seek out an attorneys advice.”
Why get an attorney when you can blame the agent.