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I’m looking at a property in which I believe the broker has an ownership interest that they have not disclosed. Do they legally need to disclose this? They tend to say “I don’t know” in answer to every question and act like they cannot obtain answers from the owners. But I gather from property shark that they or a relative may own the place.

I wasn’t planning on using a buyer’s broker, but wonder now if one could help me get more info. I fell like I need another expert to advise. The lawyer I contacted (recommended often here) seems to charge a large fee to deal only with contracts/closing. He says he has no role in researching property, interpreting city records, or negotiating the offer. Not sure what makes him specifically a real estate attorney then.

Any advice? Opinions?