I see a LOT of buyers visiting open houses and booking visits on their own, who are not represented by a real estate broker. I’m always amazed at this because of the value of working with one outways going about it on your own. There are only benefits. In fact not working with one is limiting you and your journey in buying a property. By choosing a broker to help you buy a home, you will only gain gain.

The role of a real estate broker:

• It doesn’t cost you anything. A real estate broker’s commission is paid for by the vendor. The fee was
  agreed on when the vendor signed the contract with the listing broker.
• When buyers purchase directly from the listing broker, they are
  not saving any money, as that real estate broker will receive full commission from the vendor. Getting paid for the listing and the selling side.
• You will save you time. Brokers book all the appointments & do the research on the property before you buy.
• The broker works for you. You’re not subject to being represented by the listing broker who’s first priority is the seller.
• A good broker will show you sold comparables of the house you want to buy to make sure you know the market value.
• Broker’s have experience problem solving skills. They know the answers or at least know where to find them.
• A broker will protect you in an offer. They know what to put in a promise to purchase that will benefit you…little things matters like leftover paint and tiles.
• You have someone negotiating for you.
• You have someone you can rely on and ask hard questions.
• A broker’s software for property search is a lot more detailed and sofisticated. 
• You will receive a listing as soon as it’s put on the market, in real time, thanks to a broker’s auto-email system.
• A brker normally has a resource data base of tested professionals.
• A real estate broker will protect your best interest.

Where it will hurt you the most by not having your own representation is when you’re in a multiple offer situation. Refer to this article to find out more:  Multiple offer and Buyers.