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Re:Real estate site Redfin files for IPO by bdamm on Friday July 07, 2017 @01:34PM (#14720297)
I think buyers could brave buying a home without a realtor. It's a little crazy but doable.

Selling is another matter entirely. If you would like the peace of mind to know that your home is actually in your past once the money is in your bank account, use a broker. Having your past home haunt your future can be a miserable prospect.

Re:Real estate site Redfin files for IPO by mac01021 on Friday July 07, 2017 @02:15PM (#14720684)
Why can't my attorney provide me with that assurance while he's taking me through the closing process? What extra thing is the broker doing?
Re:Real estate site Redfin files for IPO by harrumph on Friday July 07, 2017 @02:42PM (#14720930)
>What extra thing is the broker doing?

The broker is causing the closing to happen by finding and satisfying the buyer along with the buyer's many, many issues with most properties.