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by lawnchair_larry 2293 days ago
> The main reason people don't use credit cards to buy houses now is due to the credit limit.

No, that is definitely not why.

> Some people might think it's nice to meet the buyer/seller, but the only reason you really get together in the same room is to sign a bunch of paperwork at the same time.

I’ve never heard of this. I’ve never even heard of anyone meeting the buyer/seller for any length of time in a real estate transaction.

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> I’ve never even heard of anyone meeting the buyer/seller for any length of time

Yes, that's my point. When I bought and sold my house I was in the same room as the other private party. We made chit-chat and it was neat, but there was no reason we had to be there other than paperwork convenience. As paperwork continues to move online I don't see why that is necessary.