I kicked the tires on buying a house a couple years ago but ultimately didn't do it. The primary reason was I was tied to a specific area due to my job and I knew I didn't want to be there long term. I had an agent but ultimately just didn't really find it to be that useful. I don't see much reason to use a buyers agent besides that's just what you're supposed to do'.
However, when I sometimes tried to call listings I liked the seller's agent would ask me if I had an agent quite often, almost expressing that they weren't interest in talking to me if I didn't.
I'm now fully remote so I'm looking to buy in the area I always wanted
I understand the buying process fully, I'll have my pre-approval sorted out, and everything in place for down payment, closing costs, etc.
For people who bought without an agent, did you run into these issues?