No! In many cases Real Estate Agents have a financial interest in the Settlement Agent which they recommend. Or it could just be their friend. While we do not suggest that either of them would act improperly, the Settlement Agent may have a conflict of interest in such a case. The Real Estate Agent’s interest is to get the sale through as quickly as possible and earn their commission. Your interests are of course to get the purchase through too – but not at any cost. In some cases there may be an issue with the settlement which may not prevent … Continue reading Should I use the Estate Agent’s recommended Settlement Agent?