through a realtor than on your own, but how much of that is because of the MLS monopoly? I would argue a lot.
3% is a pretty outrageous fee to pay to a buyers agent, especially when you’re just buying a new construction from a builder, that number is going to plummet.
I’d rather just educate myself and pay an attorney $1k to look over the contracts. And I’d sell my home myself if I had access to the MLS.