Quick Answer: It's negotiable. Virginia law doesn't require either party to pay the other's attorney fees at closing — it comes down to what's written in the purchase contract. In most transactions, each party pays for their own legal representation, though buyers and sellers can negotiate who covers specific costs, including attorney fees tied to the mortgage loan or the title transfer.
If you hire an attorney, you may pay attorney fees associated with your mortgage loan, while the seller may pay attorney fees related to the title transfer. It all depends on what's written in the contract.
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