Do You Self-Represent in Real Estate Transactions?

[Lorraine Hadden]

QUESTION for the BP community - do you represent yourself on deals where you are buying in the state where you hold your license? If not, WHY NOT?

Recently I had a conversation with a friend and real estate agent who wanted to purchase a home.

At the time, they were looking for an agent to represent their family on the transaction. I suggested that the agent represent themselves --- that suggestion started a lively discussion on the subject of self-representation on real estate deals.

Do you self-represent on real estate deals where you are the buyer/seller? If not and you are licensed in the state where the property is located - Why not self-represent?!?!?!