Do I need an agent if my renters want to buy my place

[Kathleen Albert]

Hi there.  My renters are interested in buying my property, and I am interested in selling.  Assuming we agree on the price do you think it possible to do all the paper work ourselves?  Or, with a lawyer (who is a relative and would do it for free).  In the Bay Area could I find a realtor who would handle all the transactions for a flat fee, say $5-10k, which would be 1-1.5% of purchase.  Easy money right?

[Account Closed]

contact any title company and they will prepare the correct paperwork. No need for an expensive realtor. All they would do is be the middleman for the title company.