text: i am buying a new home in a new community in texas. do i need a buyer's agent? do i need a buyer's agent even when i am buying a house that is not built yet? if i don't have a buyer's agent and deal directly with builder's sales person, what will be the consequences? please help me out. i want to save money and don't want to get hammered. thanks. no you do not need an agent but it might be in your best interest to have one. you are buying a new home. the development most likely has their own selling agent. if you go in without an agent you are only a customer to them. the other agent is not looking out for your interests but his sellers.  it is up to you on whether you want one or not but i would recommend it if you have never purchased a new home so you have someone looking out for your interests.