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There is no legal requirement that an attorney be involved in any stage of the transaction. However, the proper question to be asked is if it would be advisable for you to be represented by an attorney. The purchase of a home is probably one of the largest purchases you will make during your life.

You'll need to sign a residential purchase agreement, make an offer, possibly put down a deposit, conduct inspections and close the sale. If this all sounds overwhelming to you, don't worry; your REALTOR® will guide you through each step. If you're ready to purchase the home, you must get all the details in writing.

By law, a Pennsylvania real estate sales agreement must provide a description of the property and any identifiable damage. Sellers must disclose any structural defects or problems tied into the property. This is to ensure buyers sign and agree to the sale with a full understanding of the property's condition.

A seller must disclose to a buyer all known material defects about property being sold that are not readily observable. This disclosure statement is designed to assist the seller in complying with disclosure requirements and to assist the buyer in evaluating the property being considered.

All deeds are to be signed in front of a Notary Public (just the grantor) and the grantee is to also sign the Certificate of Residency. Afterward, the deed may be filed with the Recorder's Office in the jurisdiction of the property.

A title search is done to make sure that there are no outstanding debts or liens on the property, and to make sure that the property is, indeed, owned by the seller. This ranges from $300-600.