Most home buyers are capable of handling routine real estate purchase contracts as long as precautions are taken. You should definitely make sure you understand every single term of the contract. Every contract is different, even though they're on preprinted forms. Buyers should closely study the contingency clauses which allow them to back out if they cannot obtain financing or an inspection turns up problems. Hiring an attorney after a conflict erupts may be too late.
Lawsuits are costly and time-consuming.
And it's important to find one who will help, rather than hinder, the deal. Buyers who need an attorney should call several and inquire about fees, but be willing to pay for someone with experience. The two basic contingencies in a purchase contract are financing and inspections. Desperate sellers will sometimes consider such offers. While a very low offer in a normal market might be rejected immediately, in a buyer's market the below-market offer will usually either be accepted or generate a counteroffer.