Buying a house is not as easy. Here are 12 reasons why you need an agent , whether you are Buying or Selling a Home.   There is a mountain of paperwork and legal issues that need to be dealt with. Using professional assistance from a Realtor is the only way to go.   1.       Your agent can help you determine what you can comfortably pay for a home. They    can get you in touch with a mortgage specialist.   2.      Your agent  has many resources to assist you in your home search. Sometimes the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the market, and it will take some investigation by your agent to find all available properties.    3.      Your agent can assist you in the selection process by providing information about each property. Agents who are Realtors have access to a variety of informational resources. Your Realtor can provide local c...