Buying without agent in Hudson County, NJ

[Lily B.]

My husband and I are considering buying a house (mostly for our own use, but since it has 5 bedrooms we might rent one or a couple rooms out down the road) in West New York. We already came across one we really like, and haven't spoken to an agent yet. This is our fifth time buying a place (second time in the county), and we were considering going it without an agent. Is that feasible? First I'm not sure if the seller and their agent would be open to that idea, and secondly even if they are but if the seller's agent simply becomes a dual agent and takes double commission, then there's no incentive for the seller to lower the price due to the lack of a buyer's agent.

Has anyone purchased without an agent, specifically in this area?

[Lily B.]

@Suril Dalal Thanks. Yes I’ve already contacted the listing agent and asked if the seller would be open to the idea