do i need an agent?

[John Kenney]

i am a new investor and have found some multi unit (10+) complexes that i think would be good investments and also some possible single familys i think i could flip.

do i need an agent if i have already found the properties? i have had people tell me you can save half the commission if you dont use an agent. also had people (agent) tell me that you must use an agent for any MLS listing and ps. it doesnt cost you anything because the seller pays the agents. then those who say an agent is worth the money for their guidance. what do you guys think?

thanks for any input, John McNoobsky