Buying property from MLS without an agent

[Naphese G.]

Hello All,

When searching for property on the MLS is it important to have your own agent or does it matter versus just dealing with the selling agent? Not sure I understand exactly what an agent does beyond finding properties and the benefits of having an agent that represents you as a buyer. Thanks in advance!

[Scott E.]

I have bought a lot of MLS deals unrepresented, and every time it has gotten me a better price on the home versus had I come in with a buyers agent.

Call up the sellers agent and say something to the effect of "I have agents that I work with but since I found this deal on my own, I am open to you representing both sides of this transaction if that will benefit everybody involved"

Usually you will get the home for a better price, the seller agent will walk away with a bigger commission, AND the seller will walk away with more money in their pocket. It can be a win-win-win situation.