Would you use an agent for an off market deal?

[Chris Mclaughlin]

I have an opportunity to deal with a seller directly however the problem is that I don't have a good, in-depth understanding of how the offer process works. I am very dedicated and willing to put in endless effort to learn the ins and outs but this could expose me to unnecessary risk if I miss something.

The problem with using an agent is that they will want 3% which feels like a large amount for a deal that I found and that I'm negotiating. I just want the safety net of an agent to double check the work that I'm doing.

So the question is, would you bite the bullet and just pay the 3% or do you think the cost of an agent isn't worth it in this situation?

[Caleb Brown]

If you have no experience then it's worth bringing someone in. You could negotiate the commission structure down if you found the deal(a flat fee or 2%).