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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, you asked what people thought and they gave you their opinions. It sounds like you are looking for someone to tell you to go ahead without an agent. You can, you just might not get the best deal. We have bought and sold 4 houses, both in DC and less hot markets. In 2 cases (one dc, one outside) the realtors have closed the deal using their commission - in one case the sellers realtor wrote us a $500 check bc a stove knob didn’t work during the final walkthrough, in the other, our agent gave the sellers $5k to make up the difference in sales price and close the deal.

Particularly for a first time buyer, realtors will help you with the process. If you don’t get your 1-2% worth that means you chose a crappy agent. Good agents should have intel on the neighborhood/street issue, common house issues, particularly if the house is sitting empty, and pricing, not just based on area but the basic features of the house, lot characteristics, etc. They should be able to help you strategize the components of your offer to make it competitive. The purpose is also bc both buyers and sellers are emotional about houses and realtors are not so they can smooth the deal. You will probably be fine without a realtor, assuming the sellers agent is competent and assuming (since. Sounds like you have been talking to them?) that you dint have any obligations to the sellers agent, and that there are no hiccups in the sale. And assuming you can identify why this house, in a desirable area, is sitting. It’s either mispriced or has a problem. [/quote]

Especially first time would never buy or sell without a realtor, I know the ones I've used have done a lot of back and forth between all parties to ensure everything goes smoothly at closing, especially if you have a full time job![/quote]

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