Buying property without a realtor

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Kind of FSBO, except that it wasn't for sale. We contacted the owners through their tax bill address, and got a favorable response. Not going to have a survey done prior as we have already located the property pins, and both this lot and the one next to it are undeveloped so no concerns about improvements within the setback. No electric pole on site, and taxes are paid and up to date.

We plan on going through a title company for title insurance, escrow and recording the transaction. Thanks for the tip on checking on who paid the taxes- will go research that.