[Jims5543]

2 out of my last 3 house purchases were without a realtor. I prefer to not use them and work a sweeter deal with the homeowner when no commision is at stake.

Most realtors do nothing for their commision hence my reason for avioding using them.

I actually waited for a house for sale to go out of contract so I could approach the owner and buy it. I contacted the owner with my phone # and told him to call me when his contract was up.