I know a few agents in my area that I avoid because they try and do things like this  most all RE contracts these days have mandatory mediation.. so no need to lawyer up if you dont want to.. there is a fee for mediation but thats where 99% of EMD squabbles go and get settled.

Some investors manage this process themselves but I use a lawyer.3.

It's not a 1031 exchange...EA's and Tax Lawyers say you can...https://blog.myrawealth.com/insights/can-stock-losses-offset...https://www.reddit.com/r/tax/comments/167h2as/can_real_estat...

Can you call the sheriff or lawyer on record to ask? 

I’m not sure what type of lawyer to ask or if there’s a specific advisor for this.

A lot of PMs try to slip this in and it means even if they make a negligent mistake, or fail to follow the letter of the law, you are on the hook to pay for their lawyer.

I would suggest to at least use a RE lawyer (though you don't need one) in selling to protect yourself.

We are still in a dispute with the city on the third floor unit but after speaking with a lawyer we expect to win that issue.

If it's a good-sized outfit, they'll get a lawyer on the phone to tell you that they've done this a million times and they're certain to win.

I have had a lawyer threaten multiple times to sue because he does not like the way his easement through my property looks.