Buying a house is hard. There's a lot of decisions. There's a lot of research involved. There's a lot of competition out there full of people who are after the same thing. Doing it on your own is possible, but you'll need to work very hard and also need a bit of luck at the same time. This is where a buyers agent can help you achieve your real estate goals. A buyers agent is someone who is your advocate during the buying process. They will talk to you about what you're looking for in a house, the areas you want to buy and they will work with the real estate agents to narrow down your search. They will also bid for you at auctions, so that you can feel confident that an expert will be trying to negotiate the best price available for you.