Short sale in NJ New Jersey

[John D.]

I am considering putting an offer on a property in NJ.  My agent has advised that I need to have an attorney review the contract and send a letter prior to the bank agreeing to the short sale. 

Is this accurate?

Also, any idea what price range might be for the "attorney review"

Thanks for the info!!

[Johnathan Boyle]

@John D. because you want to be covered if it does get accepted. If you're going to be in the business long, you'll have to pay for certain things sometimes even if the deal doesn't happen such as oil tank sweeps and home inspections. Don't overthink it honestly. Also, some attorneys will do it for free if the deal doesn't happen as they know you'll be doing multiple transactions. But only if they know that and you build a relationship. Nobody simply works for free.