Out of state investing - should I contact listing agent directly?

[Ray Pun]

I am an out of state newbie and have been looking in Kansas City Missouri suburbs

1 - I'm interested in a listing on Trulia, should I contact the listing agent directly or should I get a buyer's agent to represent me so I would have eyes and ears on my side?

2-Am I expected to pay a fee for buyer's representation?

[Lee Ripma]

@Ray Pun On your first one I think you should have your own agent. Plenty of folks on here would be happy to submit an offer for you and set you up with an MLS feed that matches your criteria. Trulia isn’t always up to date. The seller pays the commission to your agent, no cost to you.