Who picks the notary when buying?Real Estate Q&A › Category: Questions › Who picks the notary when buying? 0 Vote Up Vote Down JRE Staff asked 3 years ago Who picks the notary when buying? It is understood by all real estate agents members of AMPI that the buyer picks the notary. The buyer will have to pay for the closing costs so the buyer picks to whom to pay these fees to.Related Posts:Closing CostsThe buying process in MexicoSelecting the notary public when buying in MexicoClosing CostsProperty Taxes in Mexico