Do l need a lawyer to buy an as is house for 3000.00 ?

You are not legally required to use an attorney to purchase a home but keep in mind buyer beware. I am more interested in knowing where you found a house for $3,000! Keith Jean-Pierre Managing Principal The Dapper Agents Operations In: NY, NJ, FL & CA

Florida does not legally require a buyer to hire an attorney to purchase real estate, but for any transaction, including a low-price as-is sale, having some form of professional oversight over the paperwork and title transfer is strongly advisable. A $3,000 purchase can still carry liens, code violations, back taxes, or title defects that make the property far more expensive than the purchase price suggests. In Masaryktown and across Hernando County, very low-priced properties are often sold as-is precisely because there are known issues the seller does not want to resolve. Florida as-is contract language means you are accepting the property in its current condition, so what you see (and what a title search reveals) is what you are buying. A title search is critical even at this price point. A licensed title company can handle the closing for a flat fee, conduct the title search, and provide title insurance. This is generally a more economical option than a full real estate attorney for a straightforward transaction, and it protects you from inheriting someone else unpaid obligations on the property. Spending a few hundred dollars on proper closing services protects you far more than the $3,000 purchase price itself. Kevin Neely & Kaitlynd Robbins | K2 Sells

In Florida, it is not required, but it is wise to have an agent or attorney review your contract to ensure you are protected, especially when buying low-cost or distressed properties.

Depending on your state -- either a real estate attorney or title company. Buying a property requires the transferring the ownership -- it is more than the exchange of money for goods. You may want to consider a title search -- to make sure that this property does not have any liens, additional owners or unpaid debts. If you buy the home without clearing up these issues -- you may find yourself now responsible for covering any unpaid bills/liens or only own a part of it.

Contact a Realtor, attorney or title company in your area for advice. One of those should lead you in the right direction

It is always good to have legal, professional representation.

I title company will work just fine. TOWN & COUNTRY TITLE 12058 San Jose Blvd., Ste 404 Jacksonville, Florida 32223 O: (904) 309-8900 C: (954)605-9948