All Forum Posts by: Daniel Sunday

You can not, and you will not get a discount. Who will let you in for inspections, appraisals, and anything you need? The listing agent. And for that, they will be getting the full commission as outlined on the MLS.

So, you want to look out of state without an agent and think you are going to make a good deal? How many out-of-state properties do you own?

1. If the house is on the market, you cannot make an offer without an agent. That just means you will use the listing agent as your agent and still pay a fee unless they have no fee on the buyer side.

2. Why do you feel the agents are of no use? Where did you find them? The truth is that most agents are terrible, but you are likely not finding the good ones because you have a preconceived notion that they all suck.

Some questions for you:

If you are a cash buyer, did you show proof of funds to any of the agents? If not, why would they be helpful? Lots of people say they have cash. If you did, they are dropping the ball.

Is your cash, cash, or hard money? Big difference.

Do you know other local investors and did you ask them who their go-to agent is?

When this happens, sometimes (not sure in your case from the info) the buyer just wants to make lowball offers and that is a bad use of an agent's time. Give us more info and it might help.

Op, curious as to why you prefer not to use a real estate agent, usually the seller pays out the fees not buyer.

@Daniel Sunday

Not all agents are the same that is for sure. I would suggest you find an agent in your area from bigger pockets and go from there. Its free to get matched with 3-5 agents and just match with them all. Some are doing this as a part time gig or after hours and its not working. Find someone who is full time and younger and they will be eager to help

#2 Depending on your state all offers have to be presented on promulgated forms. I don't think this is a wise idea to try and purchase a property without a agent. Do you know the laws or contracts? By your question I would have to assume that's a no. 

if its off market that's a different story.