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Need some Brutal opinions Going for 3rd property, 1st self represented ( with a real estate attorney instead). questions below. Current VA buyer with entitlement left, will buy or assume another VA loan property with cash

I am in no way a realtor; So I looking for an honest assessment.

So, The wife wants a condo, and we are not selling the other 2 properties in this economy ( 2.25 & 3.675%)

I have a legal plan, I called up a real estate attorney, who also owns a title company; both are covered by the legal plan. Nice

Apparently, under the plan and the "2 sides" the attorney can do the Offer letter, document review, promissory note, etc etc; Basically the attorney said under the legal plan, it has enough "yearly cap (there is a max limit, I think 5K?" of legal aid I can get.

My concerns are, for one property I was sent over the disclosure that are posted on MLS.

They are nice, but these are just regular docs used by realtors in Virginia;

So my questions are:

Has anyone here gone self represented? If so what was your experience

Are realtors discouraged by individuals who use attorneys instead?

As I am self represented, I understand the realtor works for the seller not for me; If I ask them for the disclosures in MLS Am I allowed to receive them as a prospective buyer?

In Virginia, the norm here is the seller pays the buyers realtor fees. That is about 3% of the sale price. the properties around here, that is about 12K minimum.

Will the realtor try to pocket that? my plan is to basically over 10-15K below, and explain that in my offer. (or seller credit toward closing)

What are your thoughts? I would love to hear them

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