As someone years ago friggin hated realtors I will tell you I am glad I used one on all 3 of my properties. 2 of which I wouldnt have gotten because I went through the listing agents “assistant” lol. But all good point on risk and about how the listing agent probably wont even waste thier time sending your offer to the seller. The commission is the cost of doing the transaction and not really the buyer that threw it away.