Closing without a lawyer in nys

[Tenzin Yangzom]

Hello there, I've found a house for sale for only 25,000 and I would like to close it with cash, wondering if I need to hire a lawyer or not. Previously I've bought few houses for 200,000 and used a lawyer for 1,000. The house that I am looking to buy its across the street from where I live and the owner is willing to give me all the tax receipt and right now they are using the house for storage. Thank you for for advice in advance.