Role of Agent when Finding off Market Deal

[Daniel Pierson]

In the past two months I've listened to about 50 of the BP podcasts, read David Greene's book, and met with a few local investors. To find great deals, it seems that the successful investors have mastered the ability to source deals through a combination of, but not limited to, direct mailings, foreclosures, FSBO,

Craigslist, social media, and good old driving for dollars.

Once a deal has been sourced directly, what role does the RE agent play in this equation? For example, if I find an off market SFH I want to purchase, will my agent represent both the seller and buyer in the transaction?