You Need a Professional on Your Team When Buying a Home. Are you comfortable negotiating? Do you know the law and implications of your real estate decisions? Are you knowledgeable about the housing market in your area? Really accurate and up-to-date? Do you know all the forms that are required for a real estate transaction. Do you know about inspections. Have you had experience going through title and escrow? What if the other side does not act or proceed? OK, got that down - then there are about 87 more things to consider. Even professionals are required to earn CEUs and qualify with additional hours regularly. Checkout today's article