Buying a home WITHOUT an Agent...help!

[Bryson Goforth]

Alright Bigger Pockets experts, this is my first post and I need some professional advice.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/513-Wood-Nymph-Ln-Chesapeake-VA-23323/248592125_zpid/

Looking to make an offer without an agent on this property.

I'm thinking of making the offer at 480k as they plan to list between 500 and 515k. Houses are going fast in this market and especially this neighborhood, and I do not want to insult them.

This will be my second home purchase and I'll be using a VA backed loan. I already own another home in this neighborhood and plan to continue to own it as a rental property.

What are your thoughts/suggestions as to smoothing the process? What is your evaluation of the home?

If anyone has done a deal without and agent and has some wisdom I would be honored to learn.

Thanks to all who have read this far!

[Frank Procopio]

As both a broker and investor I can tell you that you should be using an agent. If you are using a skilled agent they have many things that they can do to make your offer more attractive. The seller has already negotiated the commission with their agent so that doesn't offer an advantage to you. The buyers agent cost you nothing, not using one could cost you the deal.