@Mitch Turgeon I agree with @Mindy Jensen the seller, if represented by a Realtor, has signed an agreement to pay typically 5-6% of the sales price to the listing agent. Considering you're not an agent the likelihood the listing agent is going to have to handle your side of the transaction along with her own side of the transaction is about 100%. The liability incurred by both the listing agent and the seller allowing a buyer to represent themselves should immediately preclude accepting an offer from a buyer representing themselves.
Additionally I feel it sends a message that the investor is unprofessional and unsophisticated. Purchasing a property for investment or flip should be economically feasible without having to resort to cutting corners to save a buck by not using professionals.
