Work directed with Seller off the MLS

[Bruce L.]

Was wondering if any of you guys ever worked with the sellers directly when buying a property that's off the MLS?

There is a property that I'm interested that is listed on the MLS, and I have the sellers telephone number. I could call her and ask her if she's interested working directly with me and her agent since she has a contract with her agent.

Doing so, may save her some commission from having to pay the buyer's agent, thus my offer would look better.

One concern I have is that she might think that I maybe trying to scam her or something.

Thoughts?

Thanks.