Many consumers ask what a real estate attorney does. Do I need one in my real estate transaction? Speaking from thirty-eight years of experience as a real estate agent, I can talk about the importance of having a lawyer in your corner. Buying a home isn't the same as many other purchases you might make. Ownership is legally changed from the seller to the buyer, and documentation and contracts are involved. Because buying a house is more complicated, using an attorney for real estate purchases...