What if any are the pitfalls of the seller using the buyer’s attorney at closing?

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What if any are the pitfalls of the seller using the buyer’s attorney at closing?

A primary residence being sold. Is it a good idea or a bad idea to use one attorney or should we husband and myself have our own representation at closing?

Asked on May 22, 2018 under Real Estate Law, South Carolina

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

Bad idea: you want someone whose loyalty is not split but is only to you to look after your interests. The buyer's attorney cannot give you undivided loyalty, so you can't trust that he or she is going to vigorously defend your interests--the attorney may just be trying to close a deal and get paid, since he or she is not in an ethical position to aggressively advocate for or represent either side, on account of him or her having both sides as clients.


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