<prompt> Human: Like I said in the title. Private seller has a real estate agent, who they seem to know quite well, willing to represent both parties with paperwork, and other such things. Should I be leary of this? They want to split his cost right down the middle in order to save a few bucks  <response>: Run, dont walk.There isnt really a way for a selling agent to act as a fiduciary to both parties. One party will have their interests put ahead of the other and while it is legal, it isnt exactly ethical. The selling agent has an incentive to favor the seller, this is because the more the seller can get for the house, the more the agent collects in commission. If you want a buyer agent, get one of your own, they are relatively inexpensive considering the purchase you are planning to make. 