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[quote=Anonymous]Buyer doesn't pay any fee to the seller agent. You could argue the fee is baked into the price of the house, but the commission is what the commission is for the listing contract anyway. If you go into a transaction without an agent, all that's going to happen is the listing agent gets 6% instead of 3%, and you've got no one representing your interests at the negoitiating table. As first-time home buyers you need an agent who knows how to best negotiate for you, not only on price but also on things like home inspection items. A good agent also knows when houses are coming on the market before they do, which could give you a leg up if you are in a competitive market. I know there's a lot of agent hate here. But I wouldn't go without an[/quote]
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