Do You Need a Lawyer Who Is Independent from the Transaction? What happens when your lawyer earns more if you buy the property than if you walk away? Can they give you unbiased advice about walking away from a bad deal? And why do so many foreign buyers discover too late that their “lawyer” was […]
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The attorney your agent recommends earns a percentage of the transaction. That structure shapes every judgment call they make. Here’s what that means for your purchase, and what independent legal review actually looks like.
Developer’s Lawyer vs. Your Own Lawyer: Why It Matters When Buying Property in the Dominican Republic The developer’s sales team just sent you a name. “This is our attorney, he’ll handle everything for you. He speaks English, he’s done dozens of these, and his fee is included in the closing costs.” It sounds professional. The