I agree, I offer a flat fee in these situations. Some see the value, others don't.
I can tell you that I just had interaction with another attorney yesterday on residential sale. The concerns he communicated about the closing documents were elementary and showed very little expertise. The numbers were correct and the documents were valid as they were prepared. (We are an escrow state)
It's a personal preference. Your level of knowledge plays greatly into that decision. For a majority, I see value as it could save you money and surprises that an attorney just doesn't have the expertise to negotiate or communicate.
My interactions with Attorney's over the last 16 years has shown me that they understand law, not the market dynamics. That's exactly how it should be.
I rest my case..
