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Can I buy a house without a real estate agent?
I found a home on Zillow that I am interested in making an offer on. I went to the open house so I have already seen it and know that I like it. I just want to put in an offer.
Asked By Julia G | Kimberly, ID | 1159 views | Buying | Updated 3 years ago
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Alex Schafers
Schafers Real Estate Group / REMAX United Associates
Yes, you can. You would have to sign a disclosure saying you are unrepresented. Might not be the best idea to be unrepresented, especially if you do not have experience.
- 3 years ago
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Amanda Courtney
REP Realty Group
You can legally purchase a home solo, but you must hire a real estate attorney to manage the legal contracts and escrow deadlines. Without an agent, you lose the "buffer" in negotiations and access to off-market data, so ensure you have a professional title search performed to avoid inheriting the seller's old debts or liens.
- 2 weeks ago
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Santiago Valdez
Compass - Chicago - River North (Kinzie)
Hi Julia, you may already be under contract when you see this. Congrats if you are! Yes by all means, a real estate agent will help you in giving you information you may not have considered and usually also making the process to closing smoother. As you know what you want, you may be overlooking somethings or be willing to waive some things that a real estate agent may help you evaluate how that affects your current and future value. If you decide to do it on your own, just remember to do as much diligence as possible, once the property is closed, there is no going back.
- 3 years ago
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Christine A. Hunter
Hunter Real Estate, LLC.
Either way you look at it, you are buying with a Realtor. The one at the open house has the sellers best interest. Its best to get your pwn buyers agent. If you are on Zillow look over the Realtor suggests and ratings that pop up. Good Luck.
- 3 years ago
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You technically can but I would advise against it. A Realtor with experience has seen a lot of different scenarios that occur during a real estate transaction, and that experience will help guide you through any bumps in the road (like during inspection or the appraisal period).
- 3 years ago
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Kenya Reeves-Costa
Compass
Hi! You could...but the likelihood is you will still be working with an agent . It will be the agent that represents the seller. I generally suggest having someone in your corner to help with your purchase negotiations, repair negotiation, walk you through disclosures, and assist with the entire process. You may have a lot of questions as it can be a daunting process. Having your own fiduciary will be helpful
- 3 years ago
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