On May 1, 11:07 am, "john"
wrote:
Is there a specific , legal way to try to contact the seller of a house
directly and bypassing the realtor? can i just look his number up in the
phone book and call him? is that ok to do?

If the property is listed with a real estate agent the seller will be
obligated to pay the real estate agent a commission even if you
contact the seller directly and work out a deal. The real estate agent
will reduce that agreement to writing in the form of a contract and
will contact you to sign the contract, so why not use the real estate
agent from the start? Or better yet retain your own real estate agent
to work for you as a Buyers agent, protecting your interests,
educating you on the process of purchasing a home and what homes are
selling for in the area.

phuffty