How to slow down the home purchase process?

shopaholic asked:


I just made an offer to purchase a coop on Sunday and the owner accepted the offer on Monday. The broker (seller’s) called me right away and wanted to set up an appointment for me to sign a lead-paint waiver form and she’s pushing me to find a attorney so that we can have the contract ready to sign by the end of this week.

This is my first time buying a home. It’s not like buying shoes. I want to take time to make sure everything is done properly. I explained to the broker and she kept telling me that there’s another offer. If I don’t want it, I shouldn’t drag the process. Is there any way I can slow down the process? I still want to have a contractor look at it and negotiate the price with the owener. How should I do it? Any suggestions?
I didn’t work with any brokers when looking for houses only because I didn’t get a chance before I found this one. I’m getting a lawyer for myself. Should I still get a broker to represent me? If so, do I have to pay my broker or the seller does?

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