Can Agents Offer Value with a Foreclosure?

[Jon Kelly]

I am interested in a property in foreclosure listed by a bank. I'm wondering if it is necessary for me to get an agent, or if I can contact the bank/lawyer and go through the entire process on my own. 

I have never dealt with a foreclosure before, so all comments are appreciated

[Rick Wang]

Not too much experience, but the little I had was always through an agent. They have some "in" with the bank (the listing agent)