Advice please - contact seller directly?

[Harper Wood]

I found a piece of land that I’d like to buy. I don’t have a realtor, so I contacted the seller’s realtor. There are questions about easement and access that he’s not answering clearly. Electricity and a road are not direct to the land. The piece is very expensive and I think overpriced, so I’d like to figure out how much it will cost to get utilities and a road before I make a fair offer. The property has been on the market for a year. Is it wrong for me to contact the seller directly? 

[Charlie MacPherson]

It's not wrong, per se.  It might be ill advised though.

If you're not experienced in real estate, a buyer's agent could be a big help.

You need to contact the electric company to ask about the cost of getting power.  I'd talk with the town about whether a road is permitted and under what conditions.  If it's landlocked, that's a whole other problem.

Easement issues have to be clearly disclosed and if the seller's agent is not cooperating, there may be a reason why.  Maybe trying to hide something?

I'd try to find a strong buyer's agent - and not someone from the same office as the seller's agent.

Good luck!