Do I need a lawyer to look at a home sold by owner documents? Questions › Category: Legal help › Do I need a lawyer to look at a home sold by owner documents? 1 Vote Up Vote Down Mae asked 51 years ago If buying a home sold by owner, and neither of us are using real estate brokers, should buyer have the sale documents examined by a lawyer? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Steve answered 10 months ago Yes, that will be a good idea, and that answer becomes more pressing depending on the state you live in. Your Answer 12 + 1 = Your Email Your Name