I am fortunate that the Agent was an excellent practitioner for two reasons (1) it was a complicated transaction, but he had a great system and (2) I took his advice on my offer amount.

It's just really important to get this stuff right, especially as practitioners, or else we might be messing up a lot of returns.

There are several differences and also an area of opportunity.Your best bet if you want someone local...below the gnat line...is to ask for referrals within your network or join a local RE association and ask for referrals.If you aren't opposed to working remotely, there are at least a dozen tax practitioners who are active (or semi-active) on this subforum. 

While an Attorney can represent you in all courts, a CPA or EA can represent you in Tax Court if they obtain a USTCP designation (US Tax Court Practitioner).Do not be fooled by someones credentials, make sure that you properly vet any professional that you hire.Best of luck!

I typically decline especially those whose dental work is non-existent. 

BTW, a tax practitioner will spend the first seven or eight years of his professional career making decisions for his clients based on his knowledge of the law.  

There are junior colleges that you could pay for in cash, and immediately be making money at the age of 20 for $50,000-$100,000 (air traffic controller, radiation therapist, dental hygienist, etc.) 

Dental offices, bowling alley, warehouse, restaurants, self storage, land development, etc.6. 

You can require a statement from a local physician, mental health practitioner, or social worker that confirms the prospect has a "qualified" disability, per medical standards, and that the animal performs a necessary task or alleviates symptoms of the disability.

Ultimately, the courses were largely taught by real-world practitioners in real estate- actual developers, financiers, construction managers, and architects which makes a HUGE difference versus the more academic approach in many MBA programs.