re: Buying house from for Sale by owner

It will really make you wonder why agents get paid so much. If you are structuring a deal with any special circumstances, you might want to consult a real estate attorney. If you have bought/sold a few properties already, you should have no problem. The only recommendation would be to make sure every little detail is spelled out in the contract (amendments, seller concessions, work to be done, etc). When in doubt, add more clarifying words.