[quote=DataAgent]Since you are first-time buyers, how do you expect to save money with a discount realtor?[/quote]

I guess…. by getting the “discount” ?

To be honest, I don’t think you could go wrong by trying things yourself. If you did make a big mistake this time which is unlikely with all information you can find on internet, you would learn the experience and do a lot better next time.

Average home buyers could save about 2 months of salary (after tax) by using a discount broker.

Even if you spent 8 weekends (16 days, or 128 hours) closing the deal (which is very unlikely), it is like you are having 100% raise on your daily job.