Decision: Real Estate Attorney or Realtor with Attorney as seller

[Nicholas DeGaetani]

Hi,

My realtor hasn't convinced me he's the best fit for my search for fixer uppers in Northern Virginia, and I recently found a property where the seller is a 60+ year old attorney of a moderately priced property that meets my criteria for primary residence.

In your opinion, what do I have to gain financially and experiencially from choosing to solely use a real estate attorney and the title companies and inspectors I've used in the past vs. using my realtor (i.e. facilitate the process and do paperwork)?

Thanks in advance!