<prompt> Human: We live in Minnesota, if that matters.We are planning on getting three separate appraisals and using the average to determine the value of the house. They will be selling me their house as-is. We will be getting a house inspection and will be deducting any necessary repairs out of the price. I will be using a mortgage Ive been preapproved to finance the house. The house will be roughly 220,000.I have a realtor quoting me a flat fee of 2,500 to assist with any necessary paperwork. I know that this is a low fee 1 , but I am wondering if it is necessary. My benefits at work include free services from a local law firm, including real estate.Is there a reason I should hire a realtor? We will have to pay for the appraisals, house inspection, title transfer, etc. regardless - so I am wondering where his value comes from.This is my first home purchase, so I am inexperienced and might be missing something here. Any advice is greatly appreciated.  <response>: If you asked this in rrealestate, rrealestateinvesting or her you will get completely different answers.I buy houses without realestate agents or attorneys.Youll need to do what youre comfortable with. I have friends that buy homes without banks, title companies, title insurance, agents or attorneys. They buy the house like they might buy a used TV. They pay cash and file the necessary deeds. You need to get the level of assistance you believe you require. Or you need to get someone with that experience. It will cost you of course. 