Usually, the choice not to use a buyer’s agent comes down to money. The commission fee gets split between the listing agent and the buyer’s agent. By not hiring a buyer’s agent, you can avoid the possibility of the seller increasing the cost of the home to compensate for paying the buyer's agent’s commission. Real estate agents used to be the only resource for home buyers to access information about homes on the market. Today, you can find property details online, including house listings, sales prices and crime rates. With easier access to information, some buyers opt to house hunt on their own, trying to save money by avoiding agent commissions.