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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here -  I asked the agent to share the rule and said I contacted the association and they asked for the agent’s name. She quickly reverted 2 hrs after offering to show the property without any agreements [/quote]

Good to hear.

I suggest getting a real estate attorney on retainer. The retainer (usually a few thousand) does not get spent unless you need billable time. Many firms will bill at different rates depending on the legal expertise needed; for instance, simple contract work gets the low paralegal/administrative fees, and lawyer work gets the lawyer fees. Your remaining funds are returned when you are finished.

Even if you don't need legal, it makes a difference when the listing agent knows you have legal on retainer. Good agents will see this as a benefit, that the process is more likely to proceed smoothly. Bad agents are put on notice. [/quote]

Why would you pay money to get an attorney on retainer just in case? Just have the listing agent send you the standard contract.[/quote]

That's fine.

It doesn't cost me anything to put legal on retainer. I suggest it for reasons stated. But no its not a requirement.  [/quote]

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