"THE OWNER OF THE HOME THAT I’M RENTING HAS DECIDED TO SELL AND I’M VERY INTERESTED IN BUYING THE HOME. HOW DO I GO ABOUT DOING THAT? DO I NEED TO HIRE A REAL ESTATE AGENT?" If you want to buy the home, you should approach it like you would any real estate transaction, which includes hiring a real estate agent. The process of buying a home that you’re currently renting may seem simpler than a “normal” home purchase, but problems can arise and having an experienced agent is a