Buying properties without real estate agent etc

[Ned J.]

Ok I've only bought 4 properties in my entire life and they have always been through real estate agents for both parties etc.....so this is probably a pretty basic question for you experienced people....

When buying an off market or FSBO property...

How exactly do you do the transaction without a real estate agent handling all the forms, inspections, paperwork, title company stuff, back forth offers, accepting offer, contingencies etc etc etc.....

I wouldn't even know where to begin to get all the forms and proper filings to get it all done correctly.... I have always paid agents to do it and do it correctly...and I don't mind paying for their service.....but say I find an off market property all on my own.... I hate to pay "full price" commission just to have them handle the transaction

So for the more "novice" people out there...if you find an off market deal etc, are you having an agent handle that stuff ?