Buying a home from owner as is

[Charles Salumn]

Hello all 

I am relocating from ny to Florida (beveard county)  I found a home that needs some work it is an as is by owner.   the home is 125k as is 

I want to protect myself as much as possible and due all my due diligence should I be using a buyers agent and what does that cost usually run  ?   I still want all my inspections to make sure I’m not buying a total lemon.  

Can someone please help me out. This deal will not be on the table long