Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

I am ready to place a purchase offer on a "for sale by owner" property. The seller's attorney has offered to represent me also. Is this legal what are the pros and cons of this offer of rerpesentation?


Asked on 10/10/11, 3:59 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

While not illegal provided you and the Seller consent, it is unethical as a conflict of interest is inherent in this arrangement.

Retain your own independent attorney.

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Answered on 10/10/11, 6:14 pm
Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

The advice to retain your own attorney is good - but it is not necessarily unethical for one attorney to represent both sides. It is not unethical when both sides are aware of the issues of potential conflict and consent to the conflict... but it's also not a good idea.

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Answered on 10/10/11, 6:17 pm


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