Do I need a lawyer for my closing as a buyer?

No, you don’t need a lawyer for the closing as a buyer. Oftentimes a lawyer will be involved. A lot of lawyers function just like a title agent would and going to any title company. Having a lawyer though can be a benefit because oftentimes a legal issue comes up that if the title company were handling the transaction, they might not be in a position to resolve it before the contract closing date. So do you need a lawyer to represent you as a buyer in real estate in Florida? No. Would it be good to have one? Yes.