Seeking Advice on a Sale or Purchase of Property.

While a Real estate Professional may be the first person you might seek to assist you in the process of buying or selling a home they probably should not be the last. Most sales or purchases require the services of a lawyer to transfer the title and fulfill the sales contract. In fact you may want to have a lawyer review your purchase or sales contract before you sign it.
When buying a property, You are responsible to consult with whom ever you are able to ensure that your contract is appropriate for both you and the seller or the buyer. For example in the case of a structural question a Real Estate Professional is not able to give you reliable advice regarding the structural condition of a property. Only a surveyor can advise you on the proper positioning of a building or other structure on a property. The same is true in relation to other aspects of any purchase including; appraised value, environmental assessor, tax specialist or accountant.
Realtors are advised to refrain from making recommendations which are not addressed by their training. I would not suggest that every buyer and or seller should consult with all of the professions mentioned; but when there is a concern the proper authority should be consulted.