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Forgoing buyers agent for off-market purchase?

My husband and I are first time homebuyers. We haven't signed with a buyers agent yet as we planned to purchase our first home in spring 2026. We just heard through a family friend that a house in the area we're wanting to purchase is for sale off-market. Based on our research, the price is great and cheaper than the numbers we have been seeing lately. Apparently the owners are moving across the country and have the caveat that they'd like to sell now and then rent the property until they are ready for the move. This would be perfect for my husband and I, as we think the price sounds great, and then we could remain in our apartment until our lease is up in the spring.

We know the area fairly well, it has a great school system, and we have family who lives in town already who can also advise on questions we have about the town. We are located in the tri state area, so the market is still very hot and we don't want to pass on a seemingly great deal.

Our big question is, if we still get an inspection and real estate attorney, do we need to get a buyers agent at this point? Anyone here have experience forgoing a buyers agent when purchasing off-market?

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