re: Buying a FSBO House After Working With A Realtor

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Bad analogy. Quality criminal defense attorneys get their money up front. Because how is someone who's just been convicted of any criminal offense going to have the means to pay you if they're headed to jail? Duh. Cash up front w/criminal clients. Always and forever.

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Yeah yeah I know it was poor. But my point was that not all business is completed by the people being paid.

I have no idea how often realtors make their clients sign paperwork in the beginning, but there is plenty of business done in good faith in and outside of real estate. Just because something was not signed, doesn't mean nothing is due. Just because you save money on the first transaction, does not mean it was the best financial decision long term.