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Moving to Phoenix… cash buy help.
I know BP is an investor platform… and I currently only dable (2 sfrs and a 3rd coming on soon). I’m a novice.
I recently accepted a job in Phoenix. So I'm putting the investments on hold and looking at buying a primary residence for cash (and use delayed financing once I clear a few things off my balance sheet)… Since I'm looking at multiple options, what is the best way to make sure I'm protected? Should I hire an attorney? Or a realtor? Or is there another alternative to represent my side of a transaction? Since I am "shopping" remotely, and my timeframe is limited, the odds are good I'll find something suitable on the MLS. If that changes your recommendations.
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If odds are good you’ll find something off the mls, definitely use an agent… I’m not just saying that because I am one (not in Phx though) I used them before being licensed. You don’t pay for the buyer’s agent commission the seller does. It’s not going to save you money to not use a realtor… trick is to find someone willing to hustle and I get that. I’d definitely interview them and if you need more pointers feel free to ask.