First time landlord in NYC - Do I need a real estate agent?

[Minji Kim]

Hi,

I currently own a condo unit in NYC and am looking to rent it out in a few months (transition it to an investment property). Do you recommend using a real estate agent to help find renters? 

Without a real estate agent, are there software tools that I should be using? (e.g. scheduling showings, background checks, creating a lease)

Thanks!