Lake Disappears - What your agent should have done

You have just purchased your new lakefront home and after closing your lake vanishes.  Or your soon to be neighbor agrees verbally to share a driveway and then rescinds his offer....  or a neighbor forces you move a garage that is partially on their property. Although many verbal agreements prior to closing may be well intended, unless your agent advises proper documentation,  this type of "handshake" deal can turn into a financial and emotional calamity.  It is essential that your agent advise you to obtain legal documents prior to closing to avoid any future heartbreak or financial disasters.  A Lake Disappears After Heavy Rains - Now What?  showcases a perfect example of what can happen if an agent does not properly prepare buyers during the home buying process.